by Hiromi Kawakami · Acantilado · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788415689034
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Immerse yourself in the peculiar second-hand shop in Tokyo, where Hitomi begins working under the supervision of the enigmatic Mr. Nakano. Accompanied by Takeo, the young assistant, and Masayo, the owner's sister, Hitomi finds herself involved in a web of complex and melancholic relationships. Hiromi Kawakami weaves a delicate story about the search for happiness in contemporary Japan, where extravagant objects and personal longings intertwine in a tapestry of subtle and profound emotions.
Hiromi Kawakami is a Japanese writer, known for her off-beat fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. She has won numerous Japanese literary awards, including the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, the Yomiuri Prize, and the Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature. Her work has been adapted for film and has been translated into more than 15 languages.
