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‘I am in the story heaven with this book.’ Author of Cecilia Ahorn, PS I Love You
A fascinating story of friendship, love and loneliness in contemporary Japan
The Centaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only blooming of cherry trees to mark the passage of time, he spends selling Doraci in a small confectionery shop on his day, which is a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste.
But everything is about to change.
Tokyu comes in his life, an elderly woman who is accompanied by disintegrated hands and a disturbed past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste. Santro has ever tasted. She starts teaching him his craft, but as his friendship flourishes, it becomes impossible to avoid social pressures and the dark secret of Tokue appears,
With destructive results.
Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the power of the past and the power of friendship. Translated into English for the first time, the beautiful prose of Durian Sugavawa is capturing hearts all over the world.
Asin: B0719DRX7Z
Publisher: OneWorld Publication (October 5, 2017)
Publication date: October 5, 2017
language English
File Size: 415 KB
Text-to-speech: competent
Screen reader: Supported
Increased Typesetting: Competent
X-ray: not capable
Word War: Competent
Print Length: 186 page
Customers say
Customers find this book heartwarming and beautifully written, capturing a great deal of emotion with its powerful message about life’s meaning. Moreover, the book is praised for its intricate character development, readability, and ability to bring sweetness to the reading experience. Additionally, customers appreciate its depth, with one review noting how it’s rich in small incidents with big repercussions.
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