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A slow paced book good for picking it up occasionally. It’s interesting seeing all pieces fit together because sometimes a chapter would seem sorta abrupt but then it’s mentioned very lightly later on. I’m glad it was a happy ending but I can totally see how some people might not like the ending depending on what they were expecting (it’s definitely a plot twist). It’s a very “real” book and because of that it was a little boring at times but it made sense and was a little relatable. I’d say it can get quite dark and depressing at times so it’s definitely not a slice of life even though it starts out as a feel good slice of life. It’s very much a “sad girl book” (which I define as a book that follows a sad girl around living her life without any strong plot) and I don’t think I like that genre very much so my review is biased based on that.

wildelwrcase's review against another edition

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reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.5

Terrified I might one day become Irie Fuyuko but bored by her regardless. The first third I was drawn in by the creeping loneliness, but by the end it felt repetitive and grating. A disappointment compared to Heaven but I'm still hopeful for Breast and Eggs

worriting's review against another edition

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5.0

Kawakami never misses!

aoibhd's review against another edition

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sad slow-paced

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

2.0

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_honeydelarose's review

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dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

dakishimettes's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

Buena lectura, lenta pero con momentos memorables. La verdad no puedo ponerle más nota porque la protagonista no me gustó, y ninguno de los personajes me generó algún sentimiento que vaya a perdurar en mi, pero Kawakami Mieko sigue posicionándose como una de esas autoras que tengo que leer si o si

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