Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

68 reviews

ireat's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Trafficking, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: Pedophilia and Rape

shuuuuu's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

 There is very little exposition in the book, which I think made the book more interesting and keeps you wanting to continue reading. As the reader, you’re always trying to figure out what has happened and the motives and feelings of each character based on the character’s actions and what they say. This book is split up in to two parts, Book 1 and Book 2. I did not expect to finish the book based on the pacing and content of Book 1, but Book 1 is much shorter than Book 2. I enjoyed Book 2 a lot more because the characters were in a better situation and the subject matter of Book 2 was more interesting. However, Book 2 rarely reference the events that had occurred in Book 1, which I found odd. When you are reading through Book 2, Book 1 just feels like a very distant memory that you have of the characters, which is an interesting way to develop the characters with the reader. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape

libraryoflanelle's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Pedophilia and Suicidal thoughts

pizzaisjesus98's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

4.25

A wonderful and important book. I love how the author described colors, feelings, and people. I’m also surprised at the emotions it got out of me. Truly a lovely piece of writing, even if some parts of it drag a bit. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Classism

Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Blood, and Stalking

anniemlx's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Loved this read. What Patrick White tried to do in the book I recently reviewed is what Kawakami does perfectly. It was emotional, entertaining, informative, reflective… one of those works that sticks with you. The ending was hopeful without being cliche, and above all, the story was realistic and believable. Bonus points for autism representation and (potentially? Probably?) showing someone on the ace spectrum (although I am not 100% sure if either was intentional it is always nice to see). I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape

jonwood's review

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense 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 thought this was a brilliant character study taking serious, thoughtful stab on psychological issues that should be thought about more, from how culture expectations on appearance and sexuality effect self-esteem to questions about deciding to have a child and how to go about it. Being moving book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness

bruhmantics's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Transphobia

ahanky'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Death of parent

Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment

katygoodhead's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

A poignant account of what it is to be a woman; the human experience and the pain and conflict of the biological pull. It made me question my entire existence. Delicious writing and endearing characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility and Pregnancy

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Vomit