A review by peatbogmaid
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was the first Kawakami I've read and it was spectacular, the way she's able to grip you in and twist your guts is beautiful.
Especially with the parts of the book where the bullying takes place, she describes everything with such clarity but the same clarity and detail is given to moments of peace and stillness too.
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