Heaven
By Kawakami Mieko
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ISBN: 9781509898251Publisher: Pan MacmillanYear: 2022Pages: 176Tracked delivery
Code: 9781509898251
Heaven
Mieko Kawakami • 2021
Overview
Set in a Japanese middle school, the novel follows an unnamed boy targeted by relentless bullying. A chance message from a classmate, a girl who suffers the same cruelty, sparks a cautious friendship. Through letters and secret meetings they trade stories, dreams and fragile hopes, searching for a way to endure the violence around them. Kawakami’s spare prose keeps the focus on emotional truth rather than melodrama, letting small gestures carry weight. The result is a restrained yet powerful exploration of pain, resilience and the need for connection.
Who it's for
- Readers who value character-driven literary fiction
- Those interested in contemporary Japanese voices
- Book clubs seeking discussion on bullying and empathy
Key features
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize
- Translated from the Japanese by Sam Bett and David Boyd