A Contemporary Japanese Literary Classic of Culinary Solace, Grief, and Unconventional Family
In contemporary Tokyo, young Mikage Sakurai copes with sudden grief following the death of her grandmother, finding comfort in the sounds and warmth of domestic kitchens. She is invited to move into the apartment of acquaintance Yuichi Tanabe and his mother Eriko, a transgender woman who manages a nightclub.
Forming an unconventional family, the trio navigates personal loss, culinary comfort, and emotional healing. The volume also includes Yoshimoto's companion novella Moonlight Shadow, which details a young woman processing the death of her boyfriend.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Banana Yoshimoto's international breakout bestseller captures youth culture, grief, and Japanese culinary solace with delicate emotional subtlety. Essential reading for fans of Haruki Murakami, Sayaka Murata, and Mieko Kawakami.
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