A review by savvylit
All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This being my third novel of hers, I think I can fairly say that Kawakami is a master of distinct and heart-wrenching characters. When this novel begins, Fuyoko's life is rigidly routine-oriented. She works and that's it - it's quite sad, honestly. Though Fuyoko's life seems boring in theory, Kawakami's deeply human and straightforward narration keeps it interesting. Like her other novels, All the Lovers in the Night is a book about self-discovery and shirking expectations. At its core, this novel celebrates the ability that individual friendships have to push us to see the world in a completely new way.
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