Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

REPRINT KINDLE BOOK A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK The New York TimesThe Washington PostTIME MagazineOprah DailyThe MillionsCNNBustleMs. MagazineA.V. Club From the bestselling author ofBreasts and Eggsand international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of solidarity in our contemporary societies. Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakamis novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormenters. These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical and religious debates concerning violence to which the weak are subjected. Kawakamis simple yet profound new work stands as a dazzling testament to her literary talent. There can be little doubt that it has cemented her reputation as one of the most important young authors working to expand the boundaries of contemporary Japanese literature. One of Japans brightest stars is set to explode across the global skies of literature.Japan Times