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Mureyōko

    This author delves into sensitive and often unsettling themes, exploring them with a unique blend of empathy and raw honesty. Her narratives frequently revolve around motifs of loneliness, the search for identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Through her distinctive prose, characterized by a minimalist style and insightful dialogue, she masterfully portrays deep emotional states and the internal struggles of her characters. Her works resonate with readers who appreciate literature that confronts the darker aspects of the human experience while also finding beauty in ordinary moments.

    パンチパーマの猫
    • 2005

      パンチパーマの猫

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      自分を美人と思い込んでいる不思議な知人に「我が身のことは人に問え」、激しく変貌したコンビニ店員を見て「生まれながらの長老なし」、家族からの愛が欲しいと涙目で訴えるおじさんは「ごまめの歯ぎしり」...、おかしな人、心に染みる出来事に出会って、古来からのことわざをかみ締める群ようこの、爆笑爽快日常エッセイ集。

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