Bighomer answers “Did anyone else cringe at the Reiko's...”

Jana asked this question about Norwegian Wood:

Did anyone else cringe at the Reiko's story of the young piano student? Maybe I am wrong but it seemed to me kind of a male-gaze, homophobic, child sexualizing... I did not appreciate that story. Maybe someone can offer me a different perspective

Bighomer I didn't get any of those impressions so if someone could explain to me what makes it a male-gaze, homophobic, or child sexualizing, I'd appreciate th…moreI didn't get any of those impressions so if someone could explain to me what makes it a male-gaze, homophobic, or child sexualizing, I'd appreciate that!(less)

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Jim O'Donnell Nor did I have any problems with this story. It's disturbing for sure, but I think it's the main reason Reiko is in the hospital / sanatorium. It wrec ...more
Sep 09, 2025 07:03AM · flag

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