Scan barcode
73mona's reviews
28 reviews
Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith
2.0
The story had an interesting premise, but it was just too confusing to be considered "intriguing-weird" if you get me. The constant switch between the timelines of apparently 4 different peoples lives was also really hard to keep up with
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
2.0
the only story of the four that i liked was "Husband and Wife". I have nothing to critique about that, loved it! But the rest...where do I start? The fact that in "The sisters" , the older sister gave up her whole career and life in tokyo to follow her sisters dream just felt so sad. I actually thought she would get mad at her younger sister and maybe spill her coffee, turn into a ghost or anything of that sort. In the end she just accepted the life she actively tried to avoid. Also, "Mother and Child" - the part where they were talking about how her husband wouldn't be able to decide !between an unborn baby! and his wife????? that is such a simple choice! obviously you would choose your wife, you can always try for another baby if she'd had gotten healthier or adopt
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide attempt
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
My Wish List by Anthea Bell, Grégoire Delacourt
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Miscarriage
More...