A review by sophtanda
All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A reflective book, on a woman who's reached her 30s, and realises she's not fully happy with her life, as she feels she's fallen into everything she's done. 
As her birthday approaches, she decides to try new things, such as going out with her colleague and only contacting on her phone, before eventually attempting to join a class at a university. In her attempt to apply, she meets someone who might just trigger the change she needs in her life.
 
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