Building Waves
Building Waves by Taeko Tomioka, published by Dalkey Archive Press on April 24, 2012, is a translation that spans 193 pages. The narrative follows Kyoko, a woman in her early forties who is unapologetic about pursuing her desires. Set against the backdrop of the early eighties in Japan, the story explores her relationship with a traditional and conformist man, leading to a series of uncomfortable and comical situations that culminate in a fatal outcome.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that reflects the shifting physical and social landscapes of Japan during a time of significant change. The book delves into themes of feminism and evolving attitudes toward marriage and child-rearing, capturing the complexities of a culture in transition. Tomioka’s writing is noted for its droll tone, providing a touching portrayal of a society grappling with the forces of modernization and personal choice.
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In her early forties, Kyoko has no compunction about getting what she wants. But when she begins a relationship with a traditional and conformist man, the result in Building Waves is uncomfortable, comical, and ultimately fatal.
It is the early eighties, and the housing industry is booming. Previously unpopulated mountainous areas of the Japanese countryside are being leveled to accommodate new waves of people. Similarly, a new wave of feminism, particularly a change in attitudes toward marriage and child-rearing, is growing among the women of Japan. Both the physical and social landscapes are in flux. In her early forties, married, and childless by choice, Kyoko has no compunction about getting what she wants. But when she begins a relationship with a man who is as traditional and conformist as they come, the result is at times uncomfortable, at others comical, but ultimately fatal.
Beautifully written by Taeko Tomioka, a renowned poet, Building Waves is often droll in tone, but always touching in its portrayal of a culture divided, and ultimately swept away, by ferocious waves of change.
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