Startlingly relevant ... These stories of sexism in 1990s Japan also resonate in the English-speaking world in 2025 ... A Tomorrow Full of Love stands out among the others in the collection ... Bergstrom’s translation of Yamamoto’s writing is a treat in and of itself. It’s full of clever turns of phrase ... Even more impressive, each of the five first-person narrators also come across with their own, unique voice ... The Dilemmas of Working Women also closes with a perceptive translator’s note from Bergstrom, notable for providing exactly enough context to add depth to the book’s flavour without digesting the book on the reader’s behalf ... A both powerful and delightful read.
Audacious ... That Yamamoto writes solely in first-person cleverly encourages immediate engagement for readers, creating an instant gateway into the intimacies of these characters' lives ... Many of Yamamoto's empathic characters...remain timeless figures of strength and resilience.
