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grunbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The use of food in telling this story pulls you in, and I struggled to put it down. I also struggled to stop my mouth from watering! I’ve seen some comments on the slower parts being too filler like. For me, every page has a kind of story of its own. I don’t think there’s a word in this book that is accidental, or coincidental. The translation is written beautifully. This with the story makes this a book I think I’ll return to again!
Graphic: Death of parent, Body shaming, Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Blood, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Murder, Pedophilia, and Injury/Injury detail
kimib79's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Blood, Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Grief, and Toxic friendship
caseyreadslol's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny
moa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Pedophilia, Grief, and Sexual assault
heather_harrison's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Eating disorder, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Infertility, Sexism, Grief, Infidelity, and Mental illness
sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The sheer misogyny in Japan was evident throughout this book and made me angry (but not surprised).
Relationships wise…
I also thoroughly understood how Rika could be pulled into Manako Kajii’s charms; there was something inherently interesting and inviting about her 😳 I obviously didn’t agree with her politics but felt myself feeling sorry for her and sympathising with her!
A truly 5 star read for me, thank you ✨ Off to do lots of research into the true story 🙊
Graphic: Sexism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic relationship
anh_read's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Body shaming, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
_barbarei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infertility, Bullying, and Sexism
Moderate: Suicide, Misogyny, Grief, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Stalking