The Breast (Shueisha Bunko) (1978) ISBN: 4087600440

Philip Roth's blending of fantasy and reality is striking. I'm curious what sparked the idea to explore identity through such a bizarre physical change.

The book's dark comedic tone made me laugh but also made me think about how we perceive body image and self-identity. Was that intentional?

The exaggerated transformation seems to satirize masculinity norms. I'm wondering if Roth aimed to critique societal expectations or just wanted to push boundaries.