A review by babymoomoocow
My Broken Mariko by Waka Hirako

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-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

4.25

This book is absolutely heartbreaking. I saw this in the cling wrap at a bookstore and got curious so I borrowed it from my library. I read it in one sitting. However I had to pause a few times and just stare a the wall and process what I read. 

I'm so glad that Shiino was able to get Mariko from her family and take her on the trip she did. It was a genuinely touching story that had me tearing up multiple times. 

I would definitely check the trigger warnings on this book (It's sold in cling wrap for a reason). But it is a touching story about loving and caring for a friend that has passed away. 
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