jterryn reviewed Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa
In the spring of 1972, twelve-year-old Tomoko leaves her mother behind in Tokyo and boards …
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5 stars
You’d be forgiven for believing this book to be innocent and carefree. However, Tomoko’s piercing observations reveal sinister undertones. This book contains multitudes. It is about growing up and family, but also the inevitable disappointments that maturity brings. If nothing else, read Mina’s Matchbox for the Pygmy hippo.
- JT