When the Museum is Closed by Emi Yagi - 9781787304642

When the Museum is Closed tells the story of Rika Horiuchi, a woman who takes a part-time job conversing with a statue of the Venus de Milo in Latin every Monday when the museum is closed. Initially hesitant, Rika begins to enjoy her unusual task, engaging in deep and sometimes surreal conversations with the statue. As their dialogues evolve, they develop a unique bond, and even fall in love, leading to a surprising and poignant escape with the help of a statue of Artemis’ hunting dog. This novel blends humor, romance, and magical realism, marking Emi Yagi as one of the most original voices in contemporary Japanese fiction. If you’re drawn to quirky, introspective novels with a touch of fantasy and romance, this book is perfect for you.


Product details
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvill Secker
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787304647
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781787304642
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.51 x 8
.46 inches