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nozycozy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Infertility, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Trafficking, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
thecatsmum's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Infertility
officialdani's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Medical content, Pregnancy, and Infertility
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Rape, and Bullying
marichascona's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
That said, my copy is dog-earred to death. Again and again, Kawakami articulates existential feelings and questions frankly, clearly, and without shame. I mmm'd allowed with most page turns. A philosophical read.
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Emotional abuse
coles14_'s review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, and Pregnancy
ye_li's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Death, and Drug use
sygritte's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Cancer
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt