Inhae’s Favourites – Page 2

Schoolmates Kazuo and Kazumi wake up in each other’s body and try their best to fit in their new environment while looking for a way to go back to their former self… An engrossing, funny and touching story!

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Book review: 『錦繡』by Teru Miyamoto

Inhae February 6, 2024

First published in 1982, 『錦繡』is certainly one of Teru Miyamoto's most popular novels. It was translated into English by Roger K. Thomas under the title Kinshu: Autumn Brocade, and into French, Le Brocart, by Maria Grey. Review 『錦繡』 is an epistolary novel (only composed of letters). Aki and Yasuaki were once a married couple. They..

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Book review: 『草花たちの静かな誓い』by Teru Miyamoto

Inhae February 6, 2024

An engrossing story about family secrets set in Palos Verdes, California.

Book review: 『まる子だった』by Momoko Sakura

Inhae February 6, 2024

『まる子だった』is a collection of 17 autobiographical short stories about Momoko Sakura’s childhood. The stories are very nice, sometimes funny, and not difficult to read. Highly recommended!

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Book review: 『老後の資金がありません』by Miu Kakiya

Inhae February 7, 2024

『老後の資金がありません』is a humorous and engrossing novel about managing household finances when everything seems to get in the way.

Book review: 『ボッコちゃん』by Shinichi Hoshi

Inhae February 7, 2024

Shinichi Hoshi is well known for his short short stories and is considered to be the pioneer of Japanese SF. 『ボッコちゃん』is a collection of 50 short short stories chosen by the author himself. Review This is the first time that I read stories by Shinichi Hoshi, and I was very surprised by the author's unique..

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