Japanese Fiction

Kitchen could be a good read for someone who enjoys relatable and well-developed characters. The book follows the story of two young women in Japan as they navigate through life's challenges and find comfort in each other's company. The novel explores themes such as coping with loss and finding oneself, and does so in a heartfelt and thoughtful manner. Readers might appreciate the book's ability to evoke nostalgia, as well as its vivid descriptions of Japanese culture and cuisine.

‘A fine debut – fast-paced and bleak, with a vivid setting and gut-wrenching twists.’ MICK HERRON‘A vivid and noirish tale of an Englishman abroad discovering that you can run from everything but yourself. James Buckler is one to watch.’ SIMON BECKETT, bestselling author of The Chemistry of Death********The funny thing with suffering is just when you think you’ve suffered enough, you realize it’s only the beginning.Alex thought running away would make everything better. Six thousand miles from the mistakes he’s made and the people he’s hurt, Tokyo seems like the perfect escape. A new life, a new Alex.The bright lights and dark corners of this alien and fascinating city intoxicate him, and he finds himself transfixed by this country, which feels like a puzzle that no one can quite explain. And when Alex meets the enigmatic and alluring Naoko, the peace he sought slips ever further from his grasp.After all, trust is just betrayal waiting to happen and Alex is about to find out that there’s no such thing as rock bottom. There’s always the chance it’ll get worse . . .