A review by curious_mind
A True Novel by Minae Mizumura

5.0

A True Novel is a fascinating read. Despite its length, the multiple jumps in time and space and frequent switches in the person and point of view of the narrator, the novel never becomes burdensome or difficult to follow. Soon after I started reading, I'd become drawn into the world of post-war Japan, and was curious to find out about the life stories of the families and numerous characters featured. Mizumura can describe events and the thoughts and feelings of characters as if she'd been present in person at all times; in fact, reading the novel felt almost like watching a movie, vivid and colorful, with a unique spacing and flow.