{"title":"Maki Kashimada","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaki Kashimada is a remarkable voice in contemporary Japanese literature, known for her ability to weave intricate stories that explore the complexities of human experiences and emotions. Her works often delve into themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, leaving readers with profound reflections long after they've turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eLove at Six Thousand Degrees\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that showcases her unique storytelling prowess. This book, along with her other riveting tales, belongs to the General Fiction category and offers readers a journey through nuanced characters and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Maki Kashimada's works or a seasoned reader of her stories, this collection promises a literary experience that is both enriching and captivating. Dive into her world and discover the depth and beauty of Japanese fiction through the lens of one of its most talented authors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-at-six-thousand-degrees-by-maki-kashimada-9781787704954","title":"Love at Six Thousand Degrees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Only Ms. Kashimada can create this kind of world.\" - Yoko Ogawa, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Memory Police\u003c\/em\u003e (on \u003cem\u003eTouring the Land of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA housewife finds herself haunted by visions of a mushroom cloud. She abruptly leaves her husband and son to travel alone to the city of Nagasaki, where she soon begins an affair with a young Russian-Japanese man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Marguerite Duras's screenplay for \"Hiroshima, Mon Amour,\" this novel is an undeniable demonstration of Kashimada's distinctive voice, the polish and precision of her literary style, and her dedication to plumbing the depths of her characters' psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrilling and poised in equal measure, dealing with the travails of history, with gendered identity, and with the tension between private and public selves, \u003cem\u003eLove at Six Thousand Degrees\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary highwire act by one of the most unique voices in contemporary Japanese fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712267473132,"sku":"9781787704954","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13578583482824.jpg?v=1754289758"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maki-kashimada.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}