A review by mikkiokko
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

I love this book a lot. Bullied a lot in my childhood, I found a lot of comfort in the exploration of increasing isolation and the almost frenzied thinking that comes trying to understand your experience of something so senseless. It is definitely not an easy read, but it is a great focus. It also goes without saying that Kawakami's writing is just some of the best out there today. I hope so badly to be able to write this well one day.