A review by iliyenzio
People from My Neighborhood: Stories by Hiromi Kawakami

dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I found this really interesting. I didn't know much about the book beforehand, but I really adored the short, almost encyclopedic entries on the people of the neighborhood. It got pretty strange at time but it made it a fun and curious read.