In the spring of 1972, twelve-year-old Tomoko leaves her mother behind in Tokyo and boards a train alone for Ashiya, …
@peoplelikebooks Did you like this? Have you read any of her other novels?
@realityasylumreads I thought it was good but not mind blowing, like super well-crafted and vibey but nothing to really sink my teeth into. I read the memory police a few years ago and really liked it. You read this recently ya? What'd you think?
@peoplelikebooks Yeah I feel the same way about it as you did. I love Yoko Ogawa and have read most of her books that have been translated in English (I think). I loved the housekeeper and the professor. Hotel Iris is a little intense and Diving Pool are three anxiety inducing short stories but it was great.
@realityasylumreads nice, OK I will definitely check the others out!
