A review by raphthebard
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.25

I didn't know what to expect going into this book. It caught my eye in Waterstones, and my friend said that Kawakami's work was really good. When I did read it, I was astonished. It was so bleak, it made me depressed reading it. I suppose that was Kawakami's goal, and it was hit right on the head. If you like bleak literature with heavy topics, I really suggest this one.