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sweetsunbleached's review against another edition
3.0
hm. im not sure i enjoyed the writing style and the way the story was overall told. but alas it was my first memoir lmao so maybe it’s just me
addie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Violence
archaicrobin's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Zauner’s memoir touches on her music career and the beginnings of Japanese Breakfast but the main focus is on the loss of her mother to cancer.
Zauner does not shy away from the difficult story of her mother’s decline and being the first line of defense and support as the cancer slowly takes her mother away. This memoir is phenomenal, heart wrenching, and beautiful. It was difficult to read at times from how bleak it is at moments, but Zauner’s prose and focus on moving on despite her loss is inspiring. I have been a fan of Japanese Breakfast for years but I am not also a dedicated fan to her as an author as well. Highly recommend reading and listing to Michell Zauner’s works!
Zauner does not shy away from the difficult story of her mother’s decline and being the first line of defense and support as the cancer slowly takes her mother away. This memoir is phenomenal, heart wrenching, and beautiful. It was difficult to read at times from how bleak it is at moments, but Zauner’s prose and focus on moving on despite her loss is inspiring. I have been a fan of Japanese Breakfast for years but I am not also a dedicated fan to her as an author as well. Highly recommend reading and listing to Michell Zauner’s works!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Terminal illness, and Medical content
rachaelwinterling's review against another edition
*I DON'T RATE MEMOIRS*
I have heard so much about this book and I knew I was going to pick it up at some point. I knew that, as a middle reader, I needed to be in the right headspace to appreciate its content. It was incredible. I was in awe of the painful vulnerability of Michelle pointing out her flaws, putting them on full display, and sharing the bigger picture. The ugly parts make the beautiful parts leave a lasting impression. I cried. I loved it. Excellent book.
I have heard so much about this book and I knew I was going to pick it up at some point. I knew that, as a middle reader, I needed to be in the right headspace to appreciate its content. It was incredible. I was in awe of the painful vulnerability of Michelle pointing out her flaws, putting them on full display, and sharing the bigger picture. The ugly parts make the beautiful parts leave a lasting impression. I cried. I loved it. Excellent book.