Nakano himself, an original, entertaining, and enigmatic creation whose compulsive mannerisms, secretive love life, and impulsive behavior defy all expectations.
But thanks in part to Masayo, Hitomi will come to realize that love, desire, and intimacy require acceptance not only of idiosyncrasies but also of the delicate waltz between open and hidden secrets.Īnimating each delicately rendered chapter in Kawakami's playful novel is Mr. Unsure of how to attract his attention, she seeks advice from her employer's sister, Masayo, whose sentimental entanglements make her a somewhat unconventional guide. Nakano's thrift shop, has fallen for her coworker, the oddly reserved Takeo. Published: ISBN: 9781846276026 129x20mm 256 pages Paperback Ebook The Nakano Thrift Shop Hiromi Kawakami Translated by Allison Markin Powell Among the jumble of paperweights, plates, typewriters and general bric-a-brac in Mr Nakano’s thrift store, there are treasures to be found. Hitomi, the inexperienced young woman who works the register at Mr. The Nakano Thrift Shop: A Novel Paperback Jby Hiromi Kawakami (Author) Visit Amazon's Hiromi Kawakami page Find all the books, read about the author and more. If examined carefully, they show the signs of innumerable extravagancies, of immeasurable pleasure and pain, and of the deep mysteries of the human heart. But like those same customers and staff, they hold many secrets.
Objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers that handle them. From the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this funny, heartwarming story about love, life, and human relationships that features a delightfully offbeat cast of characters.
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