A review by aweekinthelife
A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

i appreciated Aoi Ichi's perspective as a young girl from an outer island (diving family of Japan, like the divers highlighted in The Sea of Women by Lisa See). appreciated the teacher, Tetsuko's perspectives and that the women show remarkable courage in their collective action.