Since our thoughts are with the people of Japan and the devastating events they are dealing with, I’ve decdided to write about the Japanese authors I enjoy.
I’ll start with Kazuo Ishiguro, though he left Japan as a child and grew up in England. It’s just that I recently read his book “Never Let Me Go” which I couldn’t put down. A small book which I really recommend. The other book I read “When we were Orphans, is not a “quick read” but also highly recommended. I never read the book ” The Remainder of the Day” – I just saw and liked the movie!
I REALLY enjoyed reading both “Kafka on the Shore” and “The Wind Up Bird Chronicle” by Haruki Murakami. Actually the first book I read by him was “Sputnik Sweetheart” which wasn’t as good, so I’m very glad I didn’t give up on the author!
May the news coming from that direction improve soon!
“Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World” is one my favourite books and is written by Haruki Murakami! Good taste, Naomi.
Haven’t read that one yet! Will look for it!