A “May-December romance” refers to a relationship where one person is significantly younger than the other, often compared to the seasons “May” (spring, youth) and “December” (winter, old age). The term typically implies a considerable age gap, often a decade or more.
Books with this tag contain feature a couple with more an age gap that is 15+ years. There is also a tag for Age Gap Romance which includes any work where the gap in age is a significant part of the plot. All May December Romances are Age Gap Romances, but it is not the case the other way around.
Review Strange Weather in Tokyo is a poignant love story that feels like the changing of the seasons. There is really something to admire about Kawakami's writing, the way she…
