In a crumbling, seaside hotel on the coast of Japan, quiet, seventeen-year-old Mari works the front desk as her mother fusses over the off-season customers. When, one night, they are forced to eject a prostitute and a middle-aged man from his room, Mari finds herself drawn to the man's voice, in what will become the first gesture of a long seduction. Mari begins to visit the mysterious man at his island home, and he initiates her into a dark realm of both pain and pleasure. As Mari's mother and the police begin to close in on the illicit affair, events move to a dramatic climax. By the author of The Housekeeper and the Professor
Yoko Ogawa
Yoko Ogawa is a Japanese author known for her unique and haunting storytelling style. Her works often explore themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Some of her most notable works include "The Housekeeper and the Professor," "The Diving Pool," and "The Memory Police."
Ogawa's writing is characterized by its spare prose, subtle psychological insights, and ability to create a sense of unease in the reader. She is considered a master of the short story form, with many of her works delving into the darker aspects of human nature.
Ogawa's impact on literature lies in her ability to blur the lines between reality and fiction, creating a world that is both familiar and unsettling. Her most famous work, "The Housekeeper and the Professor," is a poignant meditation on memory and the power of human connection.
Overall, Yoko Ogawa is a highly acclaimed author whose works have garnered international praise for their lyrical beauty and profound emotional depth.
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‘a poignant tale of beauty, heart and sorrow’ Publishers Weekly
