The book contrasts Mitsuko’s deep desire for motherhood with the societal pressures and the sacrifices she must make for her son’s future.
Shimazaki, a Japanese-born author who writes in French, uses this "outsider" language to achieve a clarity and precision that allows her to dissect Japanese culture more objectively. EPUB & Purchasing Information Hozuki, La Libreria De Mitsuko Aki Shimazaki epub
She runs a second-hand bookstore specializing in philosophy. The book contrasts Mitsuko’s deep desire for motherhood