Heartbreaking exploration of Japanese gay culture.
"My Brother's Husband, Volume 1" provides a unique and emotional portrayal of the struggle faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Japan. The book delves into the complexities of family relationships and coping with loss. It is a must-read for those who want to gain insight into the life of the LGBTQ+ community and understand how cultural differences can affect one's personal life. The traditional format of the manga adds an additional layer of authenticity to the storytelling.
ISBN: 9781101871515
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2017-05-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 10018 readers)
Description
Yaichi is a work-at-home suburban dad in contemporary Tokyo; formerly married to Natsuki, father to their young daughter, Kana. Their lives suddenly change with the arrival at their doorstep of a hulking, affable Canadian named Mike Flanagan, who declares himself the widower of Yaichi's estranged gay twin, Ryoji. Mike is on a quest to explore Ryoji's past, and the family reluctantly but dutifully takes him in. What follows is an unprecedented and heartbreaking look at the state of a largely still-closeted Japanese gay culture: how it's been affected by the West, and how the next generation can change the preconceptions about it and prejudices against it.(Please note: This book is a traditional work of manga, and reads back to front and right to left.)
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