Writing with restraint. I found this approach interesting and perhaps there are more books like this to explore on my part. It’s a quiet narrative style that in this case concentrates on a theme of loneliness. It avoids flamboyant episodes and successfully observes the drama of mundane daily life. Pretty good. Titled “Strange Weather in Tokyo” by Hiromi Kawakami with a cool cover photo by Natsumi Hayashi. My ever curious Shiba got in the shot too.
This is a new novel by Sayaka Murata. I took it on my recent trip to Japan but finished it in the States. It’s about what is acceptable and not. It’s unique, precise, and thoughtful. I was intrigued and satisfied and it made me think. It reinforced my love of Tokyo convenience stores in the first place. A nice book and I squeezed in my cute Shiba for emphasis!
I knew that these refrigerator magnets would come in handy.
They look alike. Taking a break with Shiba #2.
Taking breaks from work.
They have the right idea. When it’s hot and it has been very hot this summer, my Shibas prefer the cool concrete floor. Next week, the forecast call for temps in the low 100’s so I guess we will be together a lot.
Perfection is the curved tail of a Shiba Inu. It’s only one of several traits that are scrutinized by judges of the breed and this one is tightly wound.
Happy Holidays all!
Just started this and it’s unnerving.
9:57 AM. I’m not a runner but the book is good. Surprisingly, it was in a sale bin so maybe it wasn’t a popular seller but I think that anything Murakami chooses to write about will be interesting. He’s known for his fiction so this memoir-like piece is a departure from his usual. It really explains the impact of running on his writing. So, if you like Murakami, then check out this fast read for insight into his psyche.