(Translation of the book by Polly Barton) Best for: People looking for a very long book to sink their teeth into; people who enjoy romantic descriptions of meals. In a nutshell: Journalist Rika is after an interview with Manako Kajii, who is about to undergo a retrial after being convicted of murder three former boyfriends. When she finally gets a meeting with Manako, her life takes a turn. Worth quoting: “A far more important question, she had come to understand, was how to enjoy this […]
Truly Ambivalent (also, CANNONBALL)
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
