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‘I’m in story heaven with this book.’ Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You
A charming tale of friendship, love and loneliness in contemporary Japan
Sentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste.
But everything is about to change.
Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape and Tokue’s dark secret is revealed,
with devastating consequences.
Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship. Translated into English for the first time, Durian Sukegawa’s beautiful prose is capturing hearts all over the world.
Publisher : Oneworld Publications
Publication date : November 14, 2017
Language : English
Print length : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 1786071959
ISBN-13 : 978-1786071958
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #38,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #99 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books) #287 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #352 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this book to be a gentle, beautifully written story that captures a great deal of emotion and features intricately developed characters. Moreover, the book delivers a powerful message about the meaning of life, with one review noting how it skillfully interweaves themes of redemption. Additionally, customers appreciate its heartwarming portrayal of adversity and its exploration of human connection, with one review highlighting the beauty of manual work.
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