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275 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Set in 1970s Tokyo, Takiko’s story begins when she flags a taxi to take her to the hospital to have her baby. In a society that stigmatizes single motherhood, Takiko must navigate her disapproving family, daycares, finding a job with a flexible sc...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 26%
sad 19%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Medical contentModerate
Ableism275 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in 1970s Tokyo, Takiko’s story begins when she flags a taxi to take her to the hospital to have her baby. In a society that stigmatizes single motherhood, Takiko must navigate her disapproving family, daycares, finding a job with a flexible sc...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 26%
sad 19%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Medical contentModerate
Ableism