First published 2024
Elderly Briton Tilda and her Japanese neighbor Takeshi set out on an impromptu journey across the continent, united by an unexpected friendship and a shared need for escape. As they navigate winding roads and small towns, the odd couple confronts their pasts and finds solace in each other's company. Through the rain-streaked windows, they glimpse a world—and versions of themselves—they never knew existed. In this tender, bittersweet tale, Ishiguro explores the transformative power of human connection in the twilight of life.
Genres: literary-fiction, friendship, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, odd-couple
120 pages · Hardcover · Knopf