jpway 's review for:

N.P by Banana Yoshimoto
4.0

well this definitely took a turn I wasn't expecting. reading this on a flight with my mouth wide open bc 1. did not expect the incest ?? and 2. the ending... just wow.

reading this felt like I was in a dream with its vivid descriptions and almost empty characters that seem like a mystery which I personally enjoyed. I thought this would center more on mystery and the translation theme, but the abstract finish as to why this 98th story results in suicide was pleasant.

fast-paced, "weird", unorthodox stories are my favorite, and the combination of an introspective and heartfelt telling of different sorts of love made this a pleasant read.