Kitchen

the best kind of classic is cult. this is one of the wildest debuts i've ever read: fully formed, inventive, unique. it creates searing emotion out of everyday images and tells two stories that somehow come together as one, all while employing what can feel like almost overly simple prose and dialogu Leggi tutto

Can cooking help you cope with the despondency you feel from loss? I’m not talking about wolfing down garlic mashed potatoes from a pan; I’m talking about a multi-course gourmet meal that you are willing to toss out if it’s not perfect and start all over again. That’s the theme of Kitchen. Our main Leggi tutto

Oh, let's face it; I love everything Banana Yoshimoto's ever written! But that said, she's not for everyone; she's a minimalist storyteller, at least in my opinion, able to turn the emotional state of the right reader with the flick of just one beautiful perfect phrase, but only if you're ready to c Leggi tutto

This is a book on healing, a lovely look at the hurting human heart and its captivating reflection. Convalescence has never been so beautiful. One has to admit that the theme of loss in literature has been one of the most exploited and has been done so masterfully by the best. But never have I encou Leggi tutto

‘ Truly happy memories always live on, shining. Over time, one by one, they come back to life. ’ Memory winds its way down the back alleys of our lives casting shadow plays in the corridors like moonlight. A tragedy in life is that we don’t always appreciate what we had until we look back on it, seeing Leggi tutto

I didn’t realize that this book contains two stories: Kitchen and Moonlight Shadow. Kitchen explores themes of grief, loneliness, and the search for human connection. Both stories are very touching, especially Moonlight Shadow. The story is both sad and comforting. It’s a relaxing read overall. I will re Leggi tutto