Kitchen

Kitchen

“In this world, I think my favorite place is the kitchen.”
♦ The healing masterpiece by Japanese literary queen Banana Yoshimoto
♦ Over 5 million copies sold, published in more than 30 countries and regions
♦ Banana Yoshimoto writes a new preface for Chinese readers
♦ First-ever full-color cloth hardback edition, cover created by renowned illustrator Shishi
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Banana Yoshimoto is the only author whose complete works I own.
—— Yoshitomo Nara
Banana Yoshimoto’s writing is simple, sincere, and full of healing magic. It grasps the reader’s heart and refuses to let go.
—— The New York Times
Banana Yoshimoto’s novels are reflections on fleeting love and beauty, melancholic yet lovely.
—— The Washington Post
“Kitchen” has no distinct regional differences; readers from any country will find it familiar. The writing style is unique: clear, honest, and comforting.
—— Michiko Kakutani, chief book critic for The New York Times
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Synopsis:
Mikage Sakurai’s parents died young, and after her grandmother, with whom she had always lived, passed away, she truly became alone. In despair, Yuichi Tanabe, a schoolmate whom her grandmother had warmly looked after, enthusiastically invited Mikage to live with him. Yuichi’s mother, Eriko, had a special identity, having transitioned from father to mother and taking on both roles. Mikage found a sense of belonging in this peculiar family and settled in. Through her interactions with Yuichi and his mother, Mikage slowly opened her heart, let go of her ex-boyfriend, and accepted the reality of her grandmother’s death. Her inner self was reborn, and she began to live independently again.
After Eriko was murdered by a customer, Mikage rushed to comfort Yuichi. The two, neither relatives nor lovers, began to live together. Yuichi’s confession was not immediately accepted. Their relationship, misunderstood by the world, was accused by Okuno, who had a crush on Yuichi, who came to verbally abuse Mikage. Mikage temporarily left Yuichi for a business trip, and Yuichi painfully chose to temporarily escape.
During a business trip to Izu, she accidentally tasted an incredibly delicious katsudon and took a taxi all night to reach Yuichi’s location…

2022-07-01

上海译文出版社

203

9787532790142