My Year of Meats
by Ruth Ozeki
My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 366 pages.
About My Year of Meats
A cross-cultural tale of two women brought together by the intersections of television and industrial agriculture, fertility and motherhood, life and love—the breakout hit by the celebrated author of A Tale for the Time BeingRuth Ozeki’s mesmerizing debut novel has captivated readers and reviewers worldwide. When documentarian Jane Takagi-Little finally lands a job producing a Japanese television show that just happens to be sponsored by an American meat-exporting business, she uncovers some unsavory truths about love, fertility, and a dangerous hormone called DES. Soon she will also cross paths with Akiko Ueno, a beleaguered Japanese housewife struggling to escape her overbearing husband. Hailed by USA Today as “rare and provocative” and awarded the Kirayama Prize for Literature of the Pacific Rim, My Year of Meats is a modern-day take on Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle for fans of Michael Pollan, Margaret Atwood, and Barbara Kingsolver.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ruth Ozeki |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 366 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,297 |
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What genre is My Year of Meats?
My Year of Meats is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is My Year of Meats worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, My Year of Meats has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is My Year of Meats?
My Year of Meats has 366 pages.
Who wrote My Year of Meats?
My Year of Meats was written by Ruth Ozeki. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for My Year of Meats?
The ISBN-13 for My Year of Meats is 9780140280460.0.
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