A review by livvywivvy
Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

3.0

There is alot to say but also nothing at all. This book, although a 'love story', really tells the story of the lonliness one feels from day to day, whether alone, with someone or with friends. My heart breaks alittle for Tsukiko when reading that her lonliness had been subdued for a short amount of time after finallyyyyyyyyy entering into a relationship with Sensei, before he passed away. I wish the story continued but i liked the authors note at the end of the book, which basically just said that even she didnt know what was next in Tsukiko's story.

I found the age gap between Tsukiko and Sensei alittle jarring at times though, although I was able to forget about it at some points, I feel like it being mentioned by the main character multiple times made it difficult to overcome. It just felt weird, but maybe thats because i am barely out of highschool and in general would never have a romatic relationship with a 70 year old.