Fault Lines

 

Fault Lines by Emily Itami
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A young Japanese mother living in Tokyo is neglected and ignored by her once adoring, workaholic husband. She forms a friendship with another man who listens to her and cares about her. That relationship eventually turns into more than friendship. She loves her children fiercely and is a very dedicated, good mother. A powerful earthquake hits Tokyo and it shakes her up in more ways than one. She realizes she has to choose between her two lives. This story is a powerful commentary on commitment, marriage, and family. Having lived for 1 ½ years in Japan, I absolutely loved the immersion in the Japanese culture. All of the details were right on and really brought back fond memories.

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