First published 2019
Ono, a reclusive former artist, enjoys a peaceful retirement in rural Japan. But when the ghost of his estranged friend appears, Ono is forced to confront the ambitions and regrets of his youth. As the spectre dredges up old sins, Ono must grapple with the consequences of his actions and the solitary life he's built. Torn between embracing the pain of the past or clinging to the comfort of his isolated present, Ono must decide how to reckon with the ghosts that have returned to haunt him.
Genres: 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: past-haunts-present, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Japan, Rural Japan
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
76 pages · Paperback · Faber & Faber