Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming
- Posted on November 23, 2024
- By The Guardian
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Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming
From tales of alienation to comforting novels set in bookshops, Japanese authors have written nearly half of this year’s bestselling translated novels in the UK. What’s their secret?
