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Book Synopsis: "Ms. Yoshimoto's writing is lucid, earnest and disarming. ... [It] seizes hold of the reader's sympathy and refuses to let go." -Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times With the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto was a young writer of enduring talent whose work has quickly earned a place among the best of contemporary Japanese literature. Kitchen is an enchantingly original book that juxtaposes two tales about mothers, love, tragedy, and the power of the kitchen and home in the lives of a pair of free-spirited young women in contemporary Japan. Mikage, the heroine, is an orphan raised by her grandmother, who has passed away. Grieving, Mikage is taken in by her friend Yoichi and his mother (who is really his cross-dressing father) Eriko. As the three of them form an improvised family that soon weathers its own tragic losses, Yoshimoto spins a lovely, evocative tale with the kitchen and the comforts of home at its heart. In a whimsical style that recalls the early Marguerite Duras, "Kitchen" and its companion story, "Moonlight Shadow," are elegant tales whose seeming simplicity is the ruse of a very special writer whose voice echoes in the mind and the soul.

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Discover the enchanting world of Kitchen, the mesmerizing English-language debut that has captivated readers worldwide. With its heartfelt storytelling and evocative prose, this book will transport you to contemporary Japan and into the lives of two free-spirited young women.

Written by the talented and acclaimed author, Ms. Yoshimoto, Kitchen is a tale of love, tragedy, and the power of the kitchen and home. Follow Mikage, an orphan grieving the loss of her grandmother, as she finds solace in the unlikely embrace of her friend Yoichi and his cross-dressing father, Eriko. Together, they forge a unique and unconventional family that will leave you both touched and inspired.

Yoshimoto's writing style, reminiscent of the early Marguerite Duras, will transport you to a world where simplicity hides profound depth. As you immerse yourself in the whimsical tales of Kitchen and its companion story, Moonlight Shadow, you'll find yourself unable to put the book down. Prepare to be enchanted by the exquisite storytelling that will resonate with your mind and soul.

Experience the magic of Kitchen today and delve into a world that Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times has described as "lucid, earnest, and disarming." Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary journey that has earned its place among the best of contemporary Japanese literature. Click here to start your reading adventure now!

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