A review by hanna782
People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a weird little book and I mean that in the best way. I love the concept of interconnected short stories and I think the neighbourhood was a great setting for that. 

Some of my favorite stories from the collection were Fruit, The White Dove, and Baby.