Hiromi Kawakami Libros

"Los ocho relatos que componen este libro, si bien totalmente independientes los unos respecto a los demás, parecen atravesados por el mismo eje, tejidos con el mismo hilo, sutil pero firme en su atadura. Con asombrosa sensibilidad, Kawakami hilvana historias que hablan de enamoramientos, de desengaño, de pasión, de sexo, de amor y del casi inevitable desamor, y dibuja unos personajes hermosamente heridos, mujeres que descubren lo que la vida parece depararles para bien o para mal."-- Eight tales interwoven of infatuation, disappointment, passion, sex, love, and heartbreak. Stories of women who discover what life seems to offer them for better or for worse.The author's extraordinary prose surrounds us with the fine rain of her narrations, makes us feel fear and repugnance, indignation, pain, and hatred, but also understanding, empathy. --

From the best-selling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes a collection of playful, delightful, delectable Japanese micro-fiction.

Kei, who was left alone to raise her daughter after her husband disappeared twelve years ago, finds herself drawn to the seaside town of Manazuru, a place where she tries to unlock memories from her past.

From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo, a novel that moves between Japan past and present to tell a time-bending story about desire and destiny.

Over the course of his life, Mr Nishino falls hopelessly in love again and again. One woman is a colleague, another a chance encounter; one is the girlfriend of a classmate, another the best friend of Nishino's latest conquest. Some are entranced by Nishino, others care more for their freedom, their children (or their cats). As we come to learn of the torments, desires and delights of each woman, a portrait emerges of a complicated man whose great capacity for love may well be the cause of his downfall.

From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo, here is a story of treasure hoarders, bargain hunters and would-be lovers.

Exploring themes of memory and fleeting moments, this novel delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Set against a backdrop of introspection, it captures the essence of a brief night that leaves a lasting impact on the characters involved. The narrative weaves together personal reflections and vivid imagery, inviting readers to ponder the significance of transient experiences. Originally published in 1996 as Hebi o Fumu, it offers a poignant exploration of life's ephemeral nature.

Set in a near-future world facing human extinction, this inventive speculative novel explores themes of survival and resilience. The narrative delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of societal collapse, all crafted with the author's signature immersive storytelling. Readers can expect a thought-provoking journey that challenges perceptions of humanity's fate and the bonds that hold us together in times of crisis.

Hiromi Kawakamiis well known for her many novels and microfiction in translation, and Dragon Palace is her first story collection to be published in English. These eight stories are masterpieces of metamorphosis and transformation, infused with Kawakami's unique brand of humor and beauty. Moles, octopuses, and hippopotamuses interact with humans in a revelatory dance.