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A review by valeriaperez261
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Omg once I was into this I HAD to finish it. It’s accesible litfic, and I love that about this book.
I finished it about an hour ago and I was hoping for the lump in my throat to go away but it’s just there. I didn’t really cry that much but I felt utterly sad throughout the book. I know that technically the story isn’t about Kojima but I still felt like she didn’t get the closure she deserved.
The was that Kawakami described the surroundings was amazing. The way the long paragraphs of inner dialogue or monologues were so well crafted that didn’t feel long or redundant at all says a lot about how the story reads.
I can’t wait to read Breasts and Eggs.
Also: the shared imagery of Heaven and Francis Forever was the final touch I needed
I finished it about an hour ago and I was hoping for the lump in my throat to go away but it’s just there. I didn’t really cry that much but I felt utterly sad throughout the book. I know that technically the story isn’t about Kojima but I still felt like she didn’t get the closure she deserved.
The was that Kawakami described the surroundings was amazing. The way the long paragraphs of inner dialogue or monologues were so well crafted that didn’t feel long or redundant at all says a lot about how the story reads.
I can’t wait to read Breasts and Eggs.
Also: the shared imagery of Heaven and Francis Forever was the final touch I needed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Bullying
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Eating disorder