Mieko Kawakami's New Novel Defies Expectations with Feng Shui and Crime
Japanese author Mieko Kawakami's latest novel, as reviewed by NZZ, employs Feng Shui advice about decorating the west side of a home in yellow to attract wealth, while casually addressing poverty and crime. The review highlights how the novel deliberately misleads readers with false leads, maintaining a light, airy prose style reminiscent of foam, yet with an underlying abyss. The article also mentions Junko Takase, who challenges common expectations of Japanese cuisine.
Key facts
- Mieko Kawakami's latest novel includes Feng Shui advice about decorating the west side of a home yellow to become rich.
- The novel looks at poverty and crime in an unruffled manner.
- The novel deliberately lays false trails for the reader.
- Kawakami's novels are described as foam-like, light yet abysmal.
- The article also discusses Junko Takase challenging expectations of Japanese cuisine.
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- Mieko Kawakami
- Junko Takase