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Exploring the complexities of first love, this story follows a boy infatuated with a sandwich vendor he calls "Ms Ice Sandwich." His daily visits to the supermarket are motivated by his admiration for her beauty, which he captures in countless drawings. However, when a friend learns of his feelings, the boy's routine is disrupted, leading to a poignant shift in his childhood. Mieko Kawakami crafts a heartfelt and humorous narrative about growing up and the inevitable experiences of loss.
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Ms Ice Sandwich, Mieko Kawakami
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Ms Ice Sandwich
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mieko Kawakami
- Publisher
- Pushkin Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9781805331445
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Stories, Fun, Japan, Novellas, Japanese Literature, Asian Fiction
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of first love, this story follows a boy infatuated with a sandwich vendor he calls "Ms Ice Sandwich." His daily visits to the supermarket are motivated by his admiration for her beauty, which he captures in countless drawings. However, when a friend learns of his feelings, the boy's routine is disrupted, leading to a poignant shift in his childhood. Mieko Kawakami crafts a heartfelt and humorous narrative about growing up and the inevitable experiences of loss.