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Every Friday, she works as a hostess at an upscale bar to afford special schooling for her deaf-mute son, Tarô.

She runs a second-hand bookstore specializing in philosophy.

The book contrasts Mitsuko’s deep desire for motherhood with the societal pressures and the sacrifices she must make for her son’s future.

is the second novel in Aki Shimazaki's pentalogy La sombra del cardo (The Shadow of the Thistle). It is a delicate exploration of motherhood, Japanese societal expectations, and the weight of family secrets. Summary & Narrative Structure

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Every Friday, she works as a hostess at an upscale bar to afford special schooling for her deaf-mute son, Tarô.

She runs a second-hand bookstore specializing in philosophy.

The book contrasts Mitsuko’s deep desire for motherhood with the societal pressures and the sacrifices she must make for her son’s future.

is the second novel in Aki Shimazaki's pentalogy La sombra del cardo (The Shadow of the Thistle). It is a delicate exploration of motherhood, Japanese societal expectations, and the weight of family secrets. Summary & Narrative Structure