A review by lk3ssaf
Breasts and Eggs, by Mieko Kawakami
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There is so much in this book. I felt as though I were looking through a window, and viewing another woman's life as it unfolded. The relationships Natsuke had with other people were so real and human. I enjoyed Natsuke so much as a character.
The discussions and reflections provided in this book about a woman's role in society, about the effects this has on their mental state, about their responsibilities, are discussions that I don't believe anyone but a woman could have written so poignantly, and that only other women can truly understand. Kawakami has such a deep understanding of how being a woman can impact interpersonal relationships and our dynamics with others and with the world.
The discussions and reflections provided in this book about a woman's role in society, about the effects this has on their mental state, about their responsibilities, are discussions that I don't believe anyone but a woman could have written so poignantly, and that only other women can truly understand. Kawakami has such a deep understanding of how being a woman can impact interpersonal relationships and our dynamics with others and with the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infertility