Told from the perspective of a 14-year-old student enduring bullying for a lazy eye, offering authentic first-person insight
Contrasts harsh realities of school欺凌 with philosophical and religious debates on violence, enriching reader understanding
Features a female classmate who shares similar experiences, highlighting solidarity and shared struggle
Shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize, ensuring literary recognition and acclaim
Summarized by Shop
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE From the bestselling author of Breasts and Eggs and international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of solidarity.
A bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami’s novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old s