Hiro Arikawa follows the passengers of the Hankyu Imazu line in Japan through a set of linked stories. A woman who attends the wedding of her ex-fiance in a bold dress, a student, an elderly woman, a couple, and others meet on the train, and each story passes a character on to the next. The novel has a gentle, observant tone and builds a picture of everyday relationships.
Readers who like warm stories about ordinary people, as well as the author's other books, will find a quick and pleasant read. It suits anyone who likes interlinked short stories.
Inward-looking; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
