Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi

64 reviews

philosopher_kj's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Medical content

Minor: Infertility and Alcohol

azalya01's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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? Yes

4.25

I thought this book was a very beautiful exploration of loneliness and discontent, and how human connection is a lot more precious than we may realize in our day-to-day lives. I found the slow and detailed narration of this story to be comforting and it endeared me quite a lot to the main character. I felt myself resonating with her feelings, and I appreciated the expression of her complex heartache framed in such relatable moments in time. I'm glad I read this book, and recommend it highly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual assault, Infertility, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Medical content

cecinamo's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Very interesting, but also confusing book, about a woman who fakes her pregnancy. 

You never really find out why exactly she does it and at some point it seems like her brain has actually convinced her body that she is pregnant.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Miscarriage

preezilla's review

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What an unhinged, slice of life novel? This was my first Japanese novel, and I really enjoyed it.

I was on the edge of my seat for the last chunk since the firsy ultrasound when the dr showed her her baby?! I also love that there’s no solid answer on whether she was pregnant or lying to the reader or in the journal 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Sexual harassment, and Pregnancy

Minor: Misogyny and Body horror

gabbyreynolds's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

rosiereading's review

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility

sabrinabogen's review

informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy

13renna's review

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• 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? Yes

3.0

I liked.
 Cons: As a non-practicing intellectual, it might have gone a little over my head. 
Pros: it was weird, a smidge unsettling, and a short read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria and Pregnancy

iszys's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

As a woman who does not drink coffee but was in charge of making coffee at my last job... I get it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy

saturnsierra's review

reflective fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy