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A review by 100booksyearly
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
The novel unfolds in two parts, centering on Natsuko, her sister Makiko, her obsession with getting breast augmentation surgery and Makiko’s daughter Midoriko silence.
The second part raises thought-provoking questions regarding the potential burden of guilt and responsibility when bringing new life into the world.
It encourages readers to reflect on the intricate complexities of motherhood and the choices individuals make within the context of societal expectations and realities.
I deeply resonate with the book on a multitude of levels, as if its prose were meticulously crafted to cater to the intricate contours of my own intellectual and emotional landscape.
Why disown a grandson when the father is already deceased?
We misconstrue a decision as an individual's action, when in fact it is the result of a complex web of social realities.
The second part raises thought-provoking questions regarding the potential burden of guilt and responsibility when bringing new life into the world.
It encourages readers to reflect on the intricate complexities of motherhood and the choices individuals make within the context of societal expectations and realities.
I deeply resonate with the book on a multitude of levels, as if its prose were meticulously crafted to cater to the intricate contours of my own intellectual and emotional landscape.
Why disown a grandson when the father is already deceased?
We misconstrue a decision as an individual's action, when in fact it is the result of a complex web of social realities.