Kawakami, Hiromi
Strange Weather in Tokyo
- ISBN 13:
- 9781640090163
- author:
- Kawakami, Hiromi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Counterpoint LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Urban Planning
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Tsukiko, a thirty-eight-year-old office worker, lives a solitary life. One evening, she encounters her former high school teacher, Sensei, at a local bar. Their initial acquaintance gradually blossoms into a hesitant intimacy, eventually tilting into love. As their relationship deepens, Kawakami subtly weaves in hints about the passing of time, marked by the changing seasons and the cyclical nature of life. This poignant tale of modern Japan and old-fashioned romance is both moving and humorous, offering an immersive reading experience.
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