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A review by nofacelif
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A fantastic read about womanhood, motherhood, bodily autonomy, fertility, and loneliness
I would recommend this book to every woman. Each woman can find something to relate to. The characters (especially the women) are brilliantly written that they feel real. Their experiences and the conversations between them are issues and discussions that real-life women go through. Thus, it made me reflect on my own experiences as a woman and got me thinking about motherhood and what that entails.
I also liked how the author showcases various perspectives of women from different social classes and generations while still sticking to the same narrator. I think reading only Natsu's version of events made the story feel more personal.
This novel will holp up years later, and I will definitely be rereading it.
I would recommend this book to every woman. Each woman can find something to relate to. The characters (especially the women) are brilliantly written that they feel real. Their experiences and the conversations between them are issues and discussions that real-life women go through. Thus, it made me reflect on my own experiences as a woman and got me thinking about motherhood and what that entails.
I also liked how the author showcases various perspectives of women from different social classes and generations while still sticking to the same narrator. I think reading only Natsu's version of events made the story feel more personal.
This novel will holp up years later, and I will definitely be rereading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, and Rape