Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

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From the bestselling author ofBreasts and Eggsand international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of solidarity in our contemporary societies.

Kawakami is a writer who doesnt shy away from hard truths and painful experiences, wrote theJapan Times. Told simply and directly but containing astonishing emotional depth,Heavenexplores the meaning and experience of violence and the consolations of friendship. Bullied because of his lazy eye, Kawakamis protagonist suffers in silence. His only respite comes thanks to his friendship with a girl who is also the victim of relentless teasing. But what is the nature of a friendship if your shared bond is terror?

Unflinching yet tender, sharply observed, intimate and multi-layered,Heavenis yet another dazzling testament to Kawakamis uncontainable talent. A frank and brilliantly evocative writer who is ceaselessly growing and evolving, according to Haruki Murakami, Kawakami is, forThe Economist, Japans brightest new literary star.

The author

Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakamiis the author of the internationally best-selling novel,Breasts and Eggs, aNew York TimesNotable Book of the Year and one ofTIMEs Best 10 Books of 2020. Bornin Osaka, Kawakami made her literary debut as a poet in 2006, and published her first novella,My Ego, My Teeth, and the World,in 2007. Her writing is known for its poetic qualities and its insights into the female body, ethical questions, and the dilemmas of modern society.Her books have been translated into many languages and are available all over the world. She has received numerous prestigious literary awards in Japan, including the Akutagawa Prize, the Tanizaki Prize, and the Murasaki Shikibu Prize. Kawakami lives in Tokyo, Japan.