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

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

3.75

Kawakami narrates the story of a lonely woman experiencing depression. 

It truly embodies the experience that many of us may have had: taking up the least amount of space, almost being sorry for your existence as if it were a burden for others to even witness.

As a reader, it is clear to me that Kawakami has chosen the words in this book intently, carefully crafting All The Lovers In The Night.

What I didn't like about the book was the lack of character development in the last chapter. Moreover, it has felt like there wasn't much of a resolution to the story at the end of the book.