Translated from Japanese into English, this novel is an intelligent look at the options and conundrums of modern-day womanhood. What if you want to be a mother, but not a wife? An anonymous sperm donor will suit your needs perfectly, but what of the need of a grown child to know the missing half of her own identity? This well-written novel opens the door to ever deepening questions about procreation.
(Sharron Calkins - bwl 100 Spring 2021 ) |
