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Reply To: Quirky

Alice Fine — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:21:49 +0000

The story would have had no meaning if Keiko had not been quirky. I applaud any story that prompts the reader to examine prejudices and acceptance of others and themselves. We can always learn from our own history and that of other cultures. Examining how biases and prejudices began and how the “other side” feels is an important step to changing our own actions.

Reply To: Should this book stay on the list?

Alice Fine — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:13:20 +0000

The story took place in one the areas chosen for the month. It also provided meaningful insight into Japan’s culture.

Reply To: Should this book stay on the list?

Alice Fine — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:11:44 +0000

Yes

Reply To: Society

Alice Fine — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:04:55 +0000

I think one of the things the book was saying is that people can be judgmental and non-accepting. Our society has a history of ostracizing those who are different from the norm. We have, however, made great strides in this past decade. Not excellent, but great. Generally people today are more aware of terms like spectrum, and autism. Next step is to for those who have these conditions to have full integration into society.

Reply To: Society

Alice Fine — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:04:54 +0000

Reply To: Society

Tamara — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:12:29 +0000

It was strange, but I think they were trying to say that it’s ok to be happy where you are and not to feel pressures by people pushing you to the next step. The character’s neurodivergent brain also went against convention and it felt like she finally didn’t care what if other people didn’t accept where she fit in or her calling.

Reply To: Society

Nancy Bethel — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:51:36 +0000

I wasn’t sure exactly what they were trying to say. What do you think?

Society

Nancy Bethel — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:30:20 +0000

What do you think this book said about society and the individual?

Reply To: Quirky

Nancy Bethel — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:29:15 +0000

I was as well. She seemed so content there. She had found a spot where she fit in. Although I was disappointed with her co-workers for not including her when they went out together.

Did Keiko need to learn something?

Nancy Bethel — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:23:05 +0000

Wow! What a book! Lots to think about! Do you think the book was about Keiko needing to learn something?