Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi KawakamiA tale of modern Japan and old fashioned romance. 'Enchanting, moving and funny in equal measure, this compelling love story is expertly crafted against a backdrop of modern Japanese culture' Stylist Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, 'Sensei', in a bar. He is at least thirty years her senior, retired and, she presumes, a widower. After this initial encounter, the pair

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distinctive novel from a boldly talented writer - now an instant Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Women's Prize

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