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A review by rey_reads
My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
surreal and disturbing.
somehow Ozeki has managed to tie together motherhood + fertility, abuse, and industrial agriculture into a fluid & compelling narrative. it never felt stiff or clunky.
my year of meats is unflinching in its exploration of these themes. rape and domestic violence are described graphically.
the parallels between women and meat running through the book & the build up towards unveiling the horrific reality of the meat industry… it does not make for a comfortable read, but it is absolutely an impactful + important one.
i will also echo the same sentiment as other reviewers - i loved akiko and wish we had seen more of her story!
somehow Ozeki has managed to tie together motherhood + fertility, abuse, and industrial agriculture into a fluid & compelling narrative. it never felt stiff or clunky.
my year of meats is unflinching in its exploration of these themes. rape and domestic violence are described graphically.
the parallels between women and meat running through the book & the build up towards unveiling the horrific reality of the meat industry… it does not make for a comfortable read, but it is absolutely an impactful + important one.
i will also echo the same sentiment as other reviewers - i loved akiko and wish we had seen more of her story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Infertility