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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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misty_kb's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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ord1narymach1ne's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i just love stories and this book gives me exactly that. this is why i read nothing more nothing less

wanted to add that in the beginning it was reminding me of a manga called ikoku nikki

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nozycozy's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

So human. So Beautiful. Kawakami’s riveting prose makes you feel like you’re a part of Natsumes life. Her thoughts and interactions with others were at times sad but these are the realities many women face. I learned so much and connected with many of the women in her life.

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kunny's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing 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

I adore this book with my whole heart.

It felt like sipping freshly brewed green tea while feeling the sun warming your skin on a light summer morning.

Even though it was not explicitly stated, Natsu is very much asexual coded. It was the first time I had ever read such a good presentation of the way I felt about sex, womanhood and the expectations of life around you.

It gave me hope to grow with my asexuality, instead of standing awkwardly next to it, being scared all the while I didn't know how I could manage it and expect someone to love me.

Don't get me wrong though, this book is not about romantic love. It instead represents female friendships and even grief in a very respectful and connecting way.

It explores motherhood and sperm donation in a deep manner, showing us the struggling,as well as the success moments, which I very much appreciated.

It is, overall, a 5.00 for me, just because I can't rate it higher.

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sunnymushroom's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective slow-paced

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Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A beautiful book filled with interesting perspectives on having children, and other such topics. I will have to re-read when I am older as I feel it will be more relevant to me then.

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amieco's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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