The Dream of Water: A Memoir
The Dream of Water: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
Japan • 1970s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Dream of Water: A Memoir, Kyoko Mori explores the impact of her mother's suicide on her life. As an adult, Mori returns to Japan to understand her past, reflecting on family, culture, and identity. Through her journey, she seeks healing and reconciliation with her childhood experiences and her mother's untimely death.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Dream of Water: A Memoir by Kyoko Mori delivers a poignant exploration of cultural identity and personal loss, praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth. However, some reviewers note the memoir’s slow pacing. Overall, Mori’s reflection on her past resonates with readers seeking a thoughtful narrative on healing and self-discovery.
Who Should Read The Dream of Water: A Memoir?
A reader who appreciates The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Wild by Cheryl Strayed will enjoy The Dream of Water. It's perfect for those intrigued by cross-cultural journeys, personal growth, and reflective memoirs exploring family, loss, and identity through eloquent prose and introspection.
252 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
Japan • 1970s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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