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gallant_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. A big punch to the gut, in what reality gives us. A broken marriage and a struggling family but the courage to choose what is right for everyone. This book give me hope and sets the stage for real life scenarios. Well done.
katyboo52's review against another edition
5.0
Mizuki is a Japanese housewife. She tries her hardest to be the model wife, but she isn't very good at it and she finds herself struggling more and more with pretty much everything, until she meets Kiyoshi, a Japanese businessman who seems to see her for who she really is. Soon she is in love with him and she must make a choice. Bittersweet, charming and really well observed.
syirahreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Reminds me of Past Lives (film). Very sweet, very well-written. Especially impressive for a debut novel.
erinrosalee'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
3.5
bookishevenings's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-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
3.5
mayg0ne's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
2.25
derlele's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.75