Read Anywhere and on Any Device!

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Join today and start reading your favorite books for Free!

Create Free Account

Heaven

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami’s novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student who subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormentors.

These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical and religious debates concerning violence to which the weak are subjected.

Kawakami's simple yet profound new work stands as a dazzling testament to her literary talent. There can be little doubt that it has cemented her reputation as one of the most important young authors working to expand the boundaries of contemporary Japanese literature.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Europa Editions

Release: May 25, 2021

ISBN: 1609456211

ISBN 13: 9781609456214

Heaven

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami’s novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student who subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormentors.

These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical and religious debates concerning violence to which the weak are subjected.

Kawakami's simple yet profound new work stands as a dazzling testament to her literary talent. There can be little doubt that it has cemented her reputation as one of the most important young authors working to expand the boundaries of contemporary Japanese literature.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Europa Editions

Release: May 25, 2021

ISBN: 1609456211

ISBN 13: 9781609456214

More books from Sam Bett

Breasts and Eggs

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Terminal Boredom: Stories

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO

4.1/5 ( ratings)

Heaven

3.8/5 ( ratings)

My Annihilation

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Rate this book!

Write a review?