“Kawakami has created a rich and notable examination of the varied ways women choose to live their lives and the gains and losses that come with the choices they’ve made...Kawakami writes with the tender and incisive sensibilities of a poet. She never prescribes the right way to live, but Fuyuko becomes a happier person because of her relationships with others. An unforgettable and masterful work.”
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