Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by oddpittpatt
Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder by Asako Yuzuki
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It's a worthwhile read that really touches on the topics of misogyny, ego, society, and its expectations as well as coming to terms with a sense of self
the pacing is a bit back and forth, and theres some parts I feel felt off, but this may be down to translation more than anything
there are many moments where characters are built up then just drop of the face of the earth - I do think this is intentionally done but for me it did mean that I just kept forgrtting about then and gained no real connection
It's one that I am very glad to have read and do recommend it but won't be one likely to reread
the pacing is a bit back and forth, and theres some parts I feel felt off, but this may be down to translation more than anything
there are many moments where characters are built up then just drop of the face of the earth - I do think this is intentionally done but for me it did mean that I just kept forgrtting about then and gained no real connection
It's one that I am very glad to have read and do recommend it but won't be one likely to reread
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Grief, Murder
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault