Just finished a book by another Japanese writer, this one with young people set in the more recent years. I was actually reading another book of speeches, but it was left behind when I moved so I can’t finish it yet.
Banana Yoshimoto’s style is contemplative and fresh. If you like Murakami, most likely you’ll like her.
Here’s My thoughts on “Kitchen” : Goodreads
Next review: “Go Set a Watchman”.
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I still think Banana’s style is much more easier to follow compare with Murakami. Whenever I read Yoshimoto’s books, I know happiness is always at the end of the road.
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Yes I agree! Much simpler and realistic, although in my experience I didn’t always find happiness at the end. But I find it common in Japanese stories I must say.. 🙂
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