I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami’s novella Breasts and Eggs. I rarely read anything by new novelists, but a friend recommended this work, and from the very first page I found myself unexpectedly drawn into the world of the novel. The smooth style with … Continue reading Haruki Murakami on His Favorite Young Novelist: Mieko Kawakami