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

reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

I did really like the concept of this book and I enjoyed reading it, but I didn’t love the prose. I’m not sure if that’s an issue with the translation or the original text, but I wish the prose had just flowed a little more than it did.