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| Goodbye Tsugumi / Banana Yoshimoto : 4 of 5 | |
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6.25.2004
5:51 PM | Link |
 I started reading Banana Yoshimoto's books way before I had a real interest in Japanese culture - I remember buying Lizard and Kitchen at a Barnes & Noble many, many years ago. Since then I've tried to keep up with all of her writing, and now I think I'm up to date. Her style is just fantastic - almost always in first person and very laid back, but always full of extremely esoteric metaphors (much like Douglas Coupland, whom I also enjoy). This book concerns the relationship between two female cousins who grow up together - Tsugumi is a beautiful girl, but has a chronic illness that has made her somewhat of a bitter, conniving bitch, and yet she still has qualities that endear her to her cousin, Maria. The story is set at an inn on the beach, so there are lots of beautiful scenes watching the waves and walking dogs in the sand. Now that I know more about Japan, I can really appreciate the details, from the snacks they eat to their outfits when then go to watch fireworks! Much like her other novels, the story just kind of meanders from chapter to chapter. There is a plot, of course, but it's more like watching life unfold, which is why I love her books!Labels: books |
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