Service95 Recommends Heaven by Mieko Kawakami. A modern classic, Kawakami’s unflinchingly honest depiction of a friendship in adolescence explores connection and empathy through shared trauma. Discover Heaven and other reviews with Service95 Recommends.
What We Say: Threading a powerful narration of society and friendship with heart-wrenching prose, Heaven leaves a scar, as it delves deep into the nature of bullies and their victims. It will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
What They Say: “Simple and profound, Heaven is an undeniable masterpiece” – Mitsuyoshi Numano
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