Description
In a series of intimate, interconnected stories, N.P. traces the lives of people bound together by a mysterious book titled “NP”—from lovers in straight and lesbian relationships to the quiet, complicated ties that form between families, friends, and strangers. As characters navigate desire, secrecy, and the everyday tenderness of human connection, the presence of the book becomes a catalyst for reflection and revelation. Banana Yoshimoto’s signature pop-literary sensibility—lyrical yet accessible—turns personal longing into a broader meditation on identity, intimacy, and the stories we inherit. With its warm emotional realism and subtle, haunting momentum, this collection invites readers to consider how art, memory, and love echo through the lives we think we’re living alone.
Available Editions
paperback
Washington Square Press
Published Jan 1, 1995
194 pages
ISBN: 9780671898267
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto.