Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Brüste und Eier by Mieko Kawakami

24 reviews

u_0's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Beautiful, intense, and profoundly human. I'm at a loss for words. It was real.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Cancer, Child abuse, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Death, and Infertility

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

hue's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Mieko Kawakami has such a unique way of writing. Her style and story telling grip tight on my heart strings, not letting go before the story has told its tale. I'm flabbergasted how she's woven this narrative around our main character Natsuko, and her many turmoils through most of her life. Through the side characters telling of their lives, and Natsuko reflecting upon their words, I kept having the realisation that every living being has such a vividly complicated life, no matter how pristine or untouched they seem to the outside eye. It should be obvious without it being shoved right into my face, but I guess it's different when you encounter someone through the eye's of another person, fictional or not. Kawakami makes me think Natsuko isn't as fictional as I first thought. To me her struggles seem very real.

I'm no longer surprised Breasts and Eggs became such a international hit. I enjoyed it immensely, the ups and downs of Natsuko's life and all that wove into it. I'll be thinking about this one for ages upon ages, that I'm sure of.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death, and Pregnancy

hollieadaw's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

oz2021's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Medical content

Moderate: Chronic illness and Infertility

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Terminal illness

pandorasirens's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Grief, and Misogyny

Moderate: Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Rape, Death, Infertility, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Cancer

Minor: Body shaming, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Classism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, and Pedophilia

blobmoz's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This book is so profoundly relatable, I found myself taking moments just holding the book to my chest contemplating how good it felt to be seen the way this book sees you. The ending is especially special to me, with Natsume's interactions with Yuriko and her sister. I was sobbing in the car on the way home. I'd recommend this book to anyone struggling with asexuality, people who dislike men, and women who tackle the difficulty surrounding whether you want children or not. (less)

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Child abuse

aa_chierkoet's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I dont give 5 stars to a lot of books. besides, im usually a plot focused book kinda gal. BUT WOW. I loved it. I could see myself in A LOT of things that were said in the book, just better described than I ever could. For example, even tho im not a doner kid, Aizawa was a relatable character. Like in the fight with his mom. I didn't expect to like this book so much, but I cried at least 2 times. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual assault

mondovertigo's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Infertility

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cancer

edgaranjapoe's review against another edition

reflective slow-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? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Infertility

Moderate: Cancer, Dysphoria, Pregnancy, Grief, Terminal illness, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Minor: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Eating disorder, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, Medical content, Acephobia/Arophobia, Incest, Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, and Death

lk3ssaf's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There is so much in this book. I felt as though I were looking through a window, and viewing another woman's life as it unfolded. The relationships Natsuke had with other people were so real and human. I enjoyed Natsuke so much as a character.

The discussions and reflections provided in this book about a woman's role in society, about the effects this has on their mental state, about their responsibilities, are discussions that I don't believe anyone but a woman could have written so poignantly, and that only other women can truly understand. Kawakami has such a deep understanding of how being a woman can impact interpersonal relationships and our dynamics with others and with the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infertility