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This collection, the first English translation of works by award‑winning Japanese author Yōko Ogawa, presents three compelling short stories. One follows a teenage girl’s quiet affection for her foster brother, an unspoken longing that hints at darker undertones. Another centers on a woman chronicling her pregnant sister’s daily moods, revealing a darker narrative beneath the surface. The final story portrays a woman’s return to her college dormitory outside Tokyo, where she encounters a decaying, isolated world haunted by absent students and a mysterious caretaker. The stories weave personal intimacy with eerie atmospheres, offering insight into modern Japanese life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: 小川洋子
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