Description
In this profound and unflinching novel, Mieko Kawakami explores the devastating impact of bullying through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy ostracized for his lazy eye. Resigned to his suffering, he finds an unlikely confidante in a female classmate who endures similar torment, forging a bond born from shared pain. Their quiet resilience and philosophical reflections on violence and the human condition elevate this story beyond mere adolescent struggle. Kawakami's distinctive prose delves into the complexities of friendship, identity, and the search for meaning in the face of cruelty, solidifying her status as a vital voice in contemporary literature.
Available Editions
hardcover
Europa Editions
Published May 25, 2021
192 pages
ISBN: 9781609456214
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Community Reviews(1)
dnf’d at 28%. why are we talking about a minor jacking off? i got so apprehensive about going forward that i searched the book for further instances of underage sexual content and there’s more. i don’t want anything to do with that nor is it remotely readable. i wasn’t connecting well with the book in the first place but that’s the final straw.
Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Heaven by Mieko Kawakami.