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A review by kunny
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I adore this book with my whole heart.
It felt like sipping freshly brewed green tea while feeling the sun warming your skin on a light summer morning.
Even though it was not explicitly stated, Natsu is very much asexual coded. It was the first time I had ever read such a good presentation of the way I felt about sex, womanhood and the expectations of life around you.
It gave me hope to grow with my asexuality, instead of standing awkwardly next to it, being scared all the while I didn't know how I could manage it and expect someone to love me.
Don't get me wrong though, this book is not about romantic love. It instead represents female friendships and even grief in a very respectful and connecting way.
It explores motherhood and sperm donation in a deep manner, showing us the struggling,as well as the success moments, which I very much appreciated.
It is, overall, a 5.00 for me, just because I can't rate it higher.
It felt like sipping freshly brewed green tea while feeling the sun warming your skin on a light summer morning.
Even though it was not explicitly stated, Natsu is very much asexual coded. It was the first time I had ever read such a good presentation of the way I felt about sex, womanhood and the expectations of life around you.
It gave me hope to grow with my asexuality, instead of standing awkwardly next to it, being scared all the while I didn't know how I could manage it and expect someone to love me.
Don't get me wrong though, this book is not about romantic love. It instead represents female friendships and even grief in a very respectful and connecting way.
It explores motherhood and sperm donation in a deep manner, showing us the struggling,as well as the success moments, which I very much appreciated.
It is, overall, a 5.00 for me, just because I can't rate it higher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Pregnancy
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Dysphoria