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WINNER 2020 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZEBestselling and beloved Japanese author Hiromi Kawakami (The Nakano Thrift Shop) tells the story of an enigmatic man through the voices of ten remarkable women who have loved him.If you like Haruki Murakami and Yoko Ogawa, its a safe bet that youll love The Ten Loves of Nishino.DozoDomo (France)Each woman has succumbed, even if only for an hour, to that seductive, imprudent, and furtively feline man who drifted so naturally into their lives. Still clinging to the vivid memory of his warm breath and his indecipherable sentences, ten women tell their stories as they attempt to recreate the image of the unfathomable Nishino.Like a modern Decameron, this humorous, sensual, and touching novel by one of Japans bestselling and most beloved writers is a powerful and embracing portrait of the human comedy in ten voices. Driven by desires that are at once unique and common, the women in this book are modern, familiar to us, and still mysterious. A little like Nishino himself.
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- Q: What is 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' about? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' is a novel by Hiromi Kawakami that tells the story of an enigmatic man through the voices of ten women who have loved him. Each woman's perspective reveals unique insights into their experiences with Nishino, creating a powerful and humorous portrait of love and desire.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ten Loves of Nishino'? A: The author of 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' is Hiromi Kawakami, a well-known Japanese writer celebrated for her unique storytelling and engaging character development.
- Q: When was 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' published? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' was published on June 4, 2019.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Ten Loves of Nishino'? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' falls under the biographical genre, exploring themes of love and relationships through fictional narratives.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' have? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' suitable for all readers? A: While 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' can be enjoyed by a wide audience, it may resonate more with readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and themes of love and relationships.
- Q: What is the writing style of Hiromi Kawakami in this novel? A: Hiromi Kawakami's writing style in 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' is often described as lyrical and insightful, blending humor with emotional depth as she explores the complexities of love.
- Q: Are there any notable awards associated with 'The Ten Loves of Nishino'? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' won the 2020 PEN Translation Prize, highlighting its recognition and acclaim in the literary community.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Ten Loves of Nishino'? A: 'The Ten Loves of Nishino' explores themes of love, desire, memory, and the complexity of human relationships through the intertwined stories of its female characters.