[DeepL Translation - needs review] A new and competitive work by the author of "Searched to the Library", which won the second place in the 2021 Honya Taisho (Bookstore Award)! A painting (Esquisse) by a young Melbourne artist. A young Melbourne artist painted a painting called "Esquisse". 30 years after arriving in Japan, the painting spins a miracle between the "two" - a must-read twice! A masterpiece series of short stories full of tricks. Goldfish and Kingfishers A college student studyi...
Beautiful
I can't say anything specific about the plot without spoiling it, but suffice to say that this book bowled me over. I love Aoyama Michiko's writing style and her careful, thoughtful portrayals of her characters and their myriad, complex lives and hope and dreams. I loved how things came together at the end of the book in a way that I wasn't expecting. In particular, I appreciated the messaging around taking chances, finding your way through life despite challenges, and that time and one's dreams