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annemaries_shelves's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I still love Oyamada’s writing - she has a wonderful sense of atmosphere and voice.
But I found this one - while interesting - lacking that same level of surrealism that marked her other two novellas. It was also even shorter, at ~67 pages, and I think an additional story about the narrator and his wife (not just their friends) would have made this more complete/well rounded.
I appreciated the themes of parenthood and infertility that were gently woven in - and the metaphors of the fish and weasels.
But yeah not that remarkable and I prefer her other works I’ve read.
But I found this one - while interesting - lacking that same level of surrealism that marked her other two novellas. It was also even shorter, at ~67 pages, and I think an additional story about the narrator and his wife (not just their friends) would have made this more complete/well rounded.
I appreciated the themes of parenthood and infertility that were gently woven in - and the metaphors of the fish and weasels.
But yeah not that remarkable and I prefer her other works I’ve read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility
amymariereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!
Firstly, I cannot fathom how someone can fit 3 short stories with such deep topics into under 100 pages?!
I loved this book, and I loved the care that was taken to write about infertility, treatment of women, adult friendships and the best way to deal with weasels.
I really recommend this as a quick read for someone looking for a well written book which touches on some key areas of femininity and the cycle of life. Not only this but Hiroko's writing left me feeling like something bad was looming in the distance (and luckily it never was), but I personally really enjoy uneasy writing and I couldn't put this down.
This has really made me a fan of Hiroko Oyamada's work and I will be checking out more of her books in the future.
Firstly, I cannot fathom how someone can fit 3 short stories with such deep topics into under 100 pages?!
I loved this book, and I loved the care that was taken to write about infertility, treatment of women, adult friendships and the best way to deal with weasels.
I really recommend this as a quick read for someone looking for a well written book which touches on some key areas of femininity and the cycle of life. Not only this but Hiroko's writing left me feeling like something bad was looming in the distance (and luckily it never was), but I personally really enjoy uneasy writing and I couldn't put this down.
This has really made me a fan of Hiroko Oyamada's work and I will be checking out more of her books in the future.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility
manicbananaslug's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Infertility and Pedophilia
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