Kawakami, Mieko

Breasts and Eggs

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ISBN 13:: 9781529074413
author:: Kawakami, Mieko
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Picador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 13 x 3 centimeters (0.31
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Breasts and Eggs is a poignant and thought-provoking novel about three women navigating the complexities of life in contemporary Tokyo. The story revolves around the interconnected lives of three women, each struggling to find their place in a society that often seems stacked against them. As they grapple with their own anxieties and relationships, they must confront the harsh realities of their world. Set against the backdrop of a hot summer's day in a poor suburb of Tokyo, the novel explores themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through the eyes of its characters, Mieko Kawakami paints a radical and intimate portrait of working-class womanhood in Japan, revealing the heartbreaking journeys of those who are often overlooked. Translated from the Japanese, this powerful and propulsive novel has been praised for its bold and modern storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the human experience.

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