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Breasts and Eggs

A Novel

Mieko Kawakami

This novel is a powerful exploration of womanhood, family, and identity in modern-day Japan. It follows the stories of three women - an unmarried narrator, her older sister obsessed with breast enhancement surgery, and her young daughter paralyzed with fear of puberty. As they navigate their own struggles, the novel tackles broader issues like the repression of women, poverty, domestic violence, and reproductive ethics. With a mix of comedy and realism, this epic journey invites readers to find inner strength and peace.
Publish Date
2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2019
Goodreads Rating
3.86
ISBN
9781609456702
Categories
Recommendations
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2020-12-21T18:05:19.000Z
magical storytelling about Japanese womanhood, and working class-life that is as hilarious as it is searing      source