Kawakami, Mieko
Heaven
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509898251
- author:
- Kawakami, Mieko
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 centimeters
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Adolescence,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami is a poignant and unflinching novel about adolescent violence and the complexities of friendship. A fourteen-year-old boy is tormented for having a lazy eye, and instead of resisting, he chooses to suffer in silence. This decision is mirrored by a female classmate, Kojima, who faces similar treatment at the hands of her bullies. The two young friends find solace in each other's company, growing closer as they navigate the difficulties of their lives. As they provide each other with comfort and support, the nature of their friendship is revealed to be both deeply personal and intensely painful. This simple yet profound novel explores the intricacies of human relationships and the ways in which we cope with the challenges of growing up. Translated from the Japanese by Sam Bett and David Boyd, Heaven is a sharply observed and intimate tale that stands as a testament to Mieko Kawakami's uncontainable talent.
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