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The Lake

by Banana Yoshimoto, Michael Emmerich
RM44.33 MYR
The Lake
The Lake

Grief, romance, cult mysteries in Tokyo.

If the mysteries of the human heart intrigue you, "The Lake" might just be a delightfully poignant addition to your shelf. Banana Yoshimoto masterfully weaves a tale that speaks to the healing power of love amidst the shadow of past traumas. It's a tender, introspective read that captures the complexity of connection and the serenity of self-discovery beside a metaphorical and very literal tranquil lake. Ideal for those who appreciate the emotional depth and the subtle interplay between character psychologies and sceneries.

  • Man Asian Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Lake

by Banana Yoshimoto, Michael Emmerich
RM44.33 MYR
ISBN: 9781612190891
Authors: Banana Yoshimoto, Michael Emmerich
Publisher: Melville House
Date of Publication: 2012-01-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature, Japanese Literature, Contemporary Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 11132 readers)

Description

A quietly stunning tour de force about the redemptive power of love. While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuanced prose, a tight plot with an upbeat pace—it’s also one of the most darkly mysterious books she’s ever written. It tells the tale of a young woman who moves to Tokyo after the death of her mother, hoping to get over her grief and start a career as a graphic artist. She finds herself spending too much time staring out her window, though ... until she realizes she’s gotten used to seeing a young man across the street staring out his window, too. They eventually embark on a hesitant romance, until she learns that he has been the victim of some form of childhood trauma. Visiting two of his friends who live a monastic life beside a beautiful lake, she begins to piece together a series of clues that lead her to suspect his experience may have had something to do with a bizarre religious cult... With its echoes of the infamous, real-life Aum Shinrikyo cult (the group that released poison gas in the Tokyo subway system), The Lake unfolds as the most powerful novel Banana Yoshimoto has written. And as the two young lovers overcome their troubled past to discover hope in the beautiful solitude of the lake in the countryside, it’s also one of her most moving.
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Grief, romance, cult mysteries in Tokyo.

If the mysteries of the human heart intrigue you, "The Lake" might just be a delightfully poignant addition to your shelf. Banana Yoshimoto masterfully weaves a tale that speaks to the healing power of love amidst the shadow of past traumas. It's a tender, introspective read that captures the complexity of connection and the serenity of self-discovery beside a metaphorical and very literal tranquil lake. Ideal for those who appreciate the emotional depth and the subtle interplay between character psychologies and sceneries.

  • Man Asian Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.