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Stardust Family
by Aki Poroyama
Thank you to NetGalley and Yen Press for the ARC of Stardust Family by Aki Horoyama.
In a society where the right to parenthood is determined by child inspectors, Stardust Family presents a chilling yet thought-provoking narrative. Set in a future Japan, couples must pass stringent evaluations conducted by children like Hikari, who assess their suitability to raise offspring. This system, designed to prevent child abuse, raises unsettling questions about autonomy, societal control, and the true essence of family.
Hikari, one such inspector, encounters Daiki and Chisa Hirokawa, a couple living in a secluded shrine. Their request to fail the parenting test challenges Hikari's understanding of the system he's part of. As the story unfolds, layers of personal trauma, societal prejudice, and the longing for genuine connection are meticulously explored.
his manga resonated deeply with me, intertwining science fiction with a profound social commentary on parenting and the responsibilities it entails. It challenges the notion of whether all individuals are inherently fit to raise children, a question I've grappled with personally. The narrative presents a society where prospective parents must undergo assessments to determine their suitability, echoing my own contemplations about the need for evaluations or training before one embarks on parenthood or marriage.
The story delves into the complexities of societal expectations, highlighting how individuals, regardless of their personal readiness or character, often conform to norms like marriage and childbearing. It portrays a dystopian world where such assessments have become extreme, yet it offers a clever critique of these societal constructs.
Stardust Family doesn't provide easy answers but instead invites readers to reflect on the moral and ethical dimensions of parenting and societal norms. It's a compelling read that left a lasting impression on me.
In a society where the right to parenthood is determined by child inspectors, Stardust Family presents a chilling yet thought-provoking narrative. Set in a future Japan, couples must pass stringent evaluations conducted by children like Hikari, who assess their suitability to raise offspring. This system, designed to prevent child abuse, raises unsettling questions about autonomy, societal control, and the true essence of family.
Hikari, one such inspector, encounters Daiki and Chisa Hirokawa, a couple living in a secluded shrine. Their request to fail the parenting test challenges Hikari's understanding of the system he's part of. As the story unfolds, layers of personal trauma, societal prejudice, and the longing for genuine connection are meticulously explored.
his manga resonated deeply with me, intertwining science fiction with a profound social commentary on parenting and the responsibilities it entails. It challenges the notion of whether all individuals are inherently fit to raise children, a question I've grappled with personally. The narrative presents a society where prospective parents must undergo assessments to determine their suitability, echoing my own contemplations about the need for evaluations or training before one embarks on parenthood or marriage.
The story delves into the complexities of societal expectations, highlighting how individuals, regardless of their personal readiness or character, often conform to norms like marriage and childbearing. It portrays a dystopian world where such assessments have become extreme, yet it offers a clever critique of these societal constructs.
Stardust Family doesn't provide easy answers but instead invites readers to reflect on the moral and ethical dimensions of parenting and societal norms. It's a compelling read that left a lasting impression on me.