A review by rauvolfia
Hemel by Mieko Kawakami

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved the style of ‘Breasts and Eggs’ and this book did not disappoint in that category either. Heavy, moving, philosophical, a very slow read at times. The silence and what remains unsaid between the main characters works really wel. (be sure to check the content warnings though)
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