Breasts and Eggs: A Novel
by Mieko Kawakami
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel by Mieko Kawakami holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 3K reader ratings. First published in 2020. The book spans 320 pages.
About Breasts and Eggs: A Novel
Tells the story of three women: the thirty-year-old unmarried narrator, her older sister Makiko, and Makiko's daughter Midoriko. Unable to come to terms with her changed body after giving birth, Makiko becomes obsessed with the prospect of getting breast enhancement surgery. Meanwhile, her twelve-year-old daughter Midoriko is paralyzed by the fear of her oncoming puberty and finds herself unable to voice the vague, yet overwhelming anxieties associated with growing up. The narrator, who remains unnamed for most of the story, struggles with her own indeterminable identity of being neither a "daughter" nor a "mother." Set over three stiflingly hot days in Tokyo, the book tells of a reunion of sorts between two sisters, and the passage into womanhood of young Midoriko.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mieko Kawakami |
| Published | 2020 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Kindle Price | $3.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,963 |
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What genre is Breasts and Eggs: A Novel?
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Breasts and Eggs: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 3K reader ratings, Breasts and Eggs: A Novel has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Breasts and Eggs: A Novel?
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel has 320 pages.
Who wrote Breasts and Eggs: A Novel?
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel was written by Mieko Kawakami. It was first published in 2020.
What is the ISBN for Breasts and Eggs: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Breasts and Eggs: A Novel is 9781529074413.
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