Book
3 of 3 Copies Available
- CENTRAL: First Floor Collection (2 copies)
- OSHTEMO: Adult Stacks
Heaven
Call Number
- FICTION KAWA (CEN, OSH)
Publication Information
New York, N.Y. : Europa Editions, 2021.
Physical Description
190 pages ; 22 cm
Uniform Title
Summary
Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami's novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormenters. These raw and realistic portrayals of bullying are counterbalanced by textured exposition of the philosophical and religious debates concerning violence to which the weak are subjected.
Notes
"Original title: Hevun. Translation copyright ©2021 by Mieko Kawakami." -- Title page verso.