Fault Lines
Books | Family & Relationships / Parenting / Motherhood
3.6
(113)
Emily Itami
'A brilliant modern love story. I found it atmospheric and transporting but also wise, clever and universal in its exploration of love, family and identity. I loved it' Cathy RentzenbrinkMizuki is a Japanese housewife. She has a hardworking husband, two adorable children and a beautiful Tokyo apartment. It's everything a woman could want, yet sometimes she wonders whether it would be more fun to throw herself off the high-rise balcony than spend another evening not talking to her husband or hanging up laundry.Then, one rainy night, she meets Kiyoshi, a successful restaurateur. In him, she rediscovers freedom, friendship, a voice, and the neon, electric pulse of the city she has always loved. But the further she falls into their relationship, the clearer it becomes that she is living two lives - and in the end, we can choose only one.Alluring, compelling, startlingly honest and darkly funny, Fault Lines is a bittersweet love story and a daring exploration of modern relationships from a writer to watch.
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Author
Emily Itami
Pages
224
Publisher
Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published Date
2021-05-25
ISBN
1474620256 9781474620253
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"The publisher compares this to Sally Rooney, and I think that’s about right: Sally Rooney if her characters were parents and lived in Tokyo. It has a love story, but it’s mostly about a woman in her 30s reflecting on her life and trying to understand herself/her role in the world. "
Emily Calkins
"What book are you going to ABSOLUTELY positively FINISH before you start another one?! No matter what! 😂"
Molly Hans
"A deeply thoughtful and sentimental journey of self discovery and love in urban Japan. There were so many rich cultural references that blend together the fascinating past, present, and future that is Tokyo. This is a romance, but more so it is a story of falling back in love with yourself, and the life that you have built, despite its challenges and withered dreams. Sarcastic and charming, with an ending that makes you appreciate the little things in life. "
Emily
"“All good stories begin with a girl and end in heartbreak. Ours is no different.” <br/><br/>I loved this story! <br/>This book grabbed me right from the start and I couldn’t put it down! Each character had their own unique personality and of course, secrets. <br/>Whenever I thought the story would go one way, I was hit by another twist, secret, and/or lie. Fault Lines is spooky, dark and so entertaining! <br/>This adult mystery is a twisty tale about a girl who goes missing and the price of the truth. It is also set in Canada, which is another big plus for me! <br/><br/>I would recommend this for anyone looking to get sucked in an enthralling story which will keep you guessing till the end.<br/>I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review."
Koko
"It got really boring after a few pages and I’m more into the really engaging books"
Maddie Kuo
"Read this book in about 3 hours because I was captivated from the first page. Follows a mother through an unhappy marriage where she learns to find herself and do what makes her happy. Highly recommend! "
Tessa
"A nice read!"
Carrie Clayton
"I feel… unsatisfied. So basically she choses her children instead of love because she can’t have both? She has to put up with a husband who pays her no mind because leaving him to be with someone who loves her back is… not happiness??? but yes it is??<br/><br/>I get this speaks to Japanese societal roles and whatnot but such a big turn in this book is her overcoming what is expected of her in Japanese tradition and society, but yet she is unable to overcome the final obstacle and put herself first over what is expected of her as a mother. ugh. the children will be fine!! you CAN have both girl"
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Breanna Matlock
"Yes"
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