A review by u_0
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
Beautiful, intense, and profoundly human. I'm at a loss for words. It was real.
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Cancer, Child abuse, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Death, and Infertility
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt