All The Lovers In The Night

Set in the bustling environment of modern-day Tokyo, this poignant and perceptive novel emerges from the creative mind of Mieko Kawakami, a literary sensation and shortlisted author for the International Booker Prize. Known for acclaimed works like "Breasts and Eggs" and "Heaven," she now presents "All the Lovers in the Night."Rebecca F Kuang, the writer behind "Babel," describes the book as "a brief, compelling study of alienation and friendship," revealing that she couldn't put it down, finishing it in a single sitting.The narrative follows Fuyuko Irie, a thirty-something freelance proofreader navigating life in a vast city while struggling to forge genuine connections. Apart from an acquaintance with her colleague, Hijiri, Fuyuko leads a solitary existence until a serendipitous meeting with Mitsutsuka brings about a change in her perspective. Their regular encounters prompt Fuyuko to reevaluate her life, as long-buried memories resurface.Challenged by the realization of a self-imposed restricted existence, Fuyuko starts testing her personal limits. The novel questions whether she will gather enough courage to dismantle the emotional barriers she has built. Described as poetic, contemporary, and startling, this novel secures Mieko Kawakami's place as one of Japan's most intriguing writers.Naoise Dolan, author of "Exciting Times," affirms Kawakami's exceptional talent, emphasizing, "Mieko Kawakami is a genius."