A review by honeyhistory103
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa

hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow. What can be said about this book without sounding like a broken record? I've only finished it fifteen minutes ago, and already I find myself wishing I could read it for the first time all over again. Throughout the whole novel, I found myself on the verge of tears, without ever finding a name for the emotion that had welled up inside me. The writing is absolutely gorgeous. The plot goes nowhere and everywhere, is simultaneously significant and utterly insignificant - it is a perfect encapsulation of the human experience. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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