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The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino

By Hiromi Kawakami
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The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino by Hiromi Kawakami explores the intriguing life of the mysterious Mr Nishino, as seen through the eyes of ten different women who have loved him. Each chapter provides an intimate glimpse into their unique relationships, revealing the complexities of love and the enigmatic nature of this charming yet elusive man. With a blend of tenderness and insight, the book delves into the intricacies of human connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales that explore the complexities of human relationships and love through multiple perspectives. This beautifully crafted narrative delves into the life of a mysterious man as seen through the eyes of ten different women, offering a multifaceted look at attraction, intimacy, and the nuances of emotional connection.

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From the best-selling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo and The Nakano Thrift Shop, an irresistible new novel about an elusive ladies' man and the women who have loved him.

From the best-selling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo and The Nakano Thrift Shop, an irresistible new novel about an elusive ladies' man and the women who have loved him.

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Who loves Mr Nishino?

Minami is the daughter of Mr Nishino's true love. Bereaved Shiori is tempted by his unscrupulous advances. His colleague Manami should know better. His conquest Reiko treasures her independence above all else. Friends Tama and Subaru find themselves playing Nishino's game, but Eriko loves her cat more. Sayuri is older, Aichan is much younger, and Misono has her own conquests to make.

For each of them, an encounter with elusive womaniser Mr Nishino will bring torments, desires and delights.

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The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino has been described as charming, beguiling, and beautiful, with a quirky and delicate narrative. Its timeless quality casts a spell on readers, revealing complexities through a seemingly simple style. The book explores themes of desire, envy, and love, using minimal, restrained prose to pose thought-provoking questions about human perception.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846276972

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Allison Markin Powell
  • Translated by Allison Markin Powell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Born in 1959 in Tokyo, Hiromi Kawakami is one of Japan's most popular contemporary novelists, famous for her literary, off-beat fiction. She is the author of The Nakano Thrift Shop and Strange Weather in Tokyo, which was shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize.

Allison Markin Powell's translations include works by Osamu Dazai, Fuminori Nakamura, and Kanako Nishi. She was the guest editor for the first Japan issue of Words Without Borders and she maintains the database, Japanese Literature in English, at http://www.japaneseliteratureinenglish.com.

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