A woman on the opposite bank

An engaging novel, it received widespread praise due to its accurate and sensitive portrayal of the daily life of Japanese women and their struggles. "A Woman on the Opposite Shore" is about Sayoko, a 35-year-old housewife with a three-year-old daughter. Her husband is a mysterious, indifferent person, and her mother-in-law is constantly complaining and complaining about Sayoko and her behavior with her daughter and husband. Sayoko always wonders how long this solution will last? And when she finally decides to make a change in her life, she faces opposition from her husband and mother-in-law. But she insists on forging her difficult path alone. She works as a house cleaner for a small company run by Aoi. Aoi is also 35, an independent character, without family or children. At first glance, the two women seem different and have nothing in common. But as the story progresses gradually, it becomes clear that there are many aspects of similarity between them.