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mirivii's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Bought this book in Tokyo and read it on my way to Kanazawa and back. It’s a very fast book to go through, even though it deals with so much loss it almost falls into tragicomedy.
I cannot say I appreciate the way it is narrated, but I wondered if the translation did not give it justice. Knowing Japanese yo be rather poetic, maybe the translation was not up to par.
Anyway both Kitchen and the short novella afterwards are a somewhat lighthearted tales of chosen family, star crossed lovers and blossoming wild flowers between concrete.
I cannot say I appreciate the way it is narrated, but I wondered if the translation did not give it justice. Knowing Japanese yo be rather poetic, maybe the translation was not up to par.
Anyway both Kitchen and the short novella afterwards are a somewhat lighthearted tales of chosen family, star crossed lovers and blossoming wild flowers between concrete.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, and Murder
leweylibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed this so much more than I thought I was going to, and I'm so glad it was one I read on the way to Japan! The writing was so profound, and I just adored the characters, even if they were kind of hot messes lol. Both stories talked a lot about family and personal growth and change, and I basically highlighted the entire book with quotes I liked lol. Also, I know the way the trans character is written if a bit controversial, especially now, but for when this book was written it's absolutely wild that this character was even written in the first place, and she's still one of my favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Sexism, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Transphobia, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
recycled_personalities's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Progressive for it’s time. Seen through a mordent lens, it could be better in its representation. Great examination of grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Alcohol, Murder, Alcoholism, Medical content, Bullying, Grief, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Transphobia, Abandonment, Addiction, Death of parent, Death, and Hate crime
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