Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

106 reviews

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

szuum's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Death and Pregnancy

Minor: Rape

shelbyrodger's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

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

tayaingrid's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Abandonment

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

sea_sea's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This book was absolutely amazing. Would 100% recommend it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

lbaclian's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

corvuscorax's review against another edition

3.75

This was, for me, a fresh perspective into a topic I thought I had "mastered". What is it to be a woman? What is it to have or to want a child? From an almost kaleidoscopic angle, in a manner both sensitive and unafraid, Mieko Kawakami gives us an array of different answers. By the end of the second part, you will almost forget about the first, that's how dense this one is. But I say almost, because there are constant connections between the two. The main character is incredibly easy to get into the head of, even when our situation is quite different from hers. She has a way with words, as a writer, and you get to see her work through doubts so painful they make you squeamish.

I loved the way female friendships were depicted in this, because each friendship was different. There were no cookie-cutter mimosa friendships, and even the ones that were closest to that were dissected in such a way as to raise interesting questions about what we really know about one another. There is a lot of death, both literal and metaphorical, and quite a few goodbyes that manage to pull at your heartstrings. The highlights for me in this book are the most bizarre scenes, like

the scene where Midoriko and Makiko crack eggs and cry, or that in which Natsume thinks about inserting a plastic syringe into herself, or the meeting between Natsume and that strange, strange man.

Would really recommend this!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt