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

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

If I were to choose a favorite out of the Japanese novels I've read so far, this would probably be my answer. Beautifully written with complex characters. Of course, I may be biased because the protagonist is a copyeditor, pretty much right up my alley. Kawakami did a brilliant job in her metaphors—I can't wait to read more of her work.
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