![]() After being taken in by her friend Yuichi and his transvestite mother, Mikage surprisingly finds herself enjoying cooking and bringing food for her new, unconventional family. Grieving, Mikage finds herself drawn to the power of the kitchen, thus beginning her journey of finding love, friendship, family, and, ultimately, recovery. Set in post-war Japan, Kitchen tells the story of a lonely girl, Mikage, who is an orphan raised by her grandmother, who eventually passed away. It’s a moving story written in simple and beautiful language, and it was because of this book that I was motivated to learn Japanese (so I could read the original Japanese version)!Įarnest, straightforward, and enchanting, Banana Yoshimoto’s novella, Kitchen, spins a wondrous tale about grief, love and renewal. Note: I’ve written an analytical paper on one of my all time favorite books Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. ![]()
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