All The Lovers In The Night

From the bestselling author of Breasts and Eggs and international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami comes a deeply moving story about a woman searching for meaning in contemporary Tokyo.

The book is about a thirty-something proofreader who's severely depressed and introverted. You witness her inner turmoils and see her gradually opening and loosening up. You're rooting for her and want to give her a big hug. This was my first brush with Mieko Kawakami and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. From the moment I picked up the book, I just knew it'd be another favorite of mine. I know, I know.. cheesy! The book consumed me. I read it on the train, bus, and even on foot while walking home after work (stopping occasionally to look in front of me so I didn't trip).