Description
In a quiet, emotionally resonant story shaped by Japanese family life, a young person is drawn into the complicated bonds of home—where love, duty, and unspoken grief coexist. As relationships shift and memories surface, the narrative follows a journey of coming to terms with loss and learning how to live alongside what cannot be changed. With Banana Yoshimoto’s signature blend of tenderness and clarity, the book explores themes of family, impermanence, and the small, everyday moments that carry profound meaning. Gentle yet deeply affecting, it offers a moving portrait of how people find connection and resilience in the aftermath of sorrow.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Jan 1, 2003
192 pages
ISBN: 9780802139917
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Goodbye, Tsugumi by Banana Yoshimoto.