A review by nookofley
Butter by Asako Yuzuki

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I felt like a voyeur most of the times food was mentioned by Kajii. The way butter was mentioned made me hungry for Japanese rice doused with soy sauce and topped with gleaming, golden butter. I loved how the book talks a lot about misogyny, the position women hold in their society, and food. For women, the simple of act of cooking or eating is placed under severe scrutiny. The reason Kajii became popular is not because she managed to get away with multiple murders but because she is a woman. 

Overall, Butter was utterly delectable and I probably need a few days to process the book.