so-soI have so enjoyed the last two books I‘ve read by this author. This was a so-so for me. Said to be semi-autobiographical it tells the story of a child in Japan who comes to life finally at the age of 2 1/2. The novel speaks of the God-like beliefs of a child, the understanding of loss and the feelings of/absence of pleasure. Brief and to the point.
Here are some #NotInEnglish picks! I was introduced to Belgian author Amelie Nothomb in a university French course years ago and fell in love with Metaphysiques Des Tubes. She has a wacky, unique imagination, a playful use of language and her writing has a dreamy, surreal feel to it that I love falling into. Many of her books have English translations; Metaphysiques Des Tubes is called The Character of Rain in English. #Francophone
Metaphysik der Röhren: Roman | 
