wchereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
5.0
don't talk to me I'm busy crying
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful slice of life story. I loved learning about Japan by just watching this family. And the food!
One of my favorite reads this year.
One of my favorite reads this year.
travelsinfiction's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
literatehedgehog's review against another edition
3.0
Quiet, thoughtful, and beautifully illustrated. Not much happens in the way of plot in this second part of the story, but Yaichi's genuine character arc is wonderful and purposeful enough to carry the reader through.
bookrebl23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
monica_c's review against another edition
5.0
This story is absolutely adorable! It shows the perspectives of Japanese society and cultural norms and how our western norms differ. It certainly showcased bias and prejudice that exist in our lives. As it goes on, My Brother's Husband also teaches a lesson on acceptance and love. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
sohva's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
3.5
The story felt sometimes a bit preachy, but I still enjoyed this view to LGBTQ+ issues in Japan. Also, it was so heartwarming that I found myself not minding the heavy-handedness of the themes sometimes.
katiekelly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
krispysev's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
5.0