A review by titalindaslibrary
Talk to My Back by Yamada Murasaki

challenging reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A manga unlike any other I’ve read before. This long form pondering on motherhood was melancholy, realistic, and contained brief glimpses of joy. It felt like real life. I’ve found this feeling with all of the translated Japanese litfic I’ve read, and this manga contains that same essence.