SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE
From the bestselling author of Breasts and Eggs and
international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and
illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of
solidarity.
A bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami's 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 tormentors.
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.
Heaven stands as a dazzling testament to Kawakami's literary talent.
There can be little doubt that it has cemented her reputation as one of
today's most important young authors working to expand the boundaries of
contemporary Japanese literature.
**A New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, Oprah Daily, CNN, Bustle,
and Ms. Magazine most anticipated book of the year.
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A June 2021 Indie Next Pick
