Breasts And Eggs by Mieko Kawakami
The novel explores the lives of three women grappling with their identities, bodies, and societal expectations in contemporary Japan. The story is divided into two parts, focusing initially on Natsu, a struggling writer, her sister Makiko, who is obsessed with getting breast implants, and Makiko's daughter Midoriko, who has stopped speaking to her mother. The narrative then shifts to Natsu's own journey as she contemplates motherhood and the complexities of reproductive choices. Through intimate and poignant prose, the book delves into themes of femininity, family, and the search for self-fulfillment.
The 6512th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 430-450
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)
- Elena Ferrante Names her 40 Favourite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)