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

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Terrified I might one day become Irie Fuyuko but bored by her regardless. The first third I was drawn in by the creeping loneliness, but by the end it felt repetitive and grating. A disappointment compared to Heaven but I'm still hopeful for Breast and Eggs