The changing seasons provide reference points for the changes in the characters, but never in a way that seems forced.'- "The Japan News" 'A beautifully rendered tale of outsiders coming together.'- "B&N Reads" 'A perfect example of cover and content in total harmony - I love this little masterpiece.'- "Gary Powell, Foyles" 'A poignant, poetic fable.'- "Denis Thériault, author of The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman" 'A polished piece of work, and a decent, touching read.'- "Complete Review" 'Although Tokue's past is a reflection of a dark chapter of Japanese history, her wisdom, patience, and kindness shape this touching and occasionally wistful novel. It is not often that a book touches your very soul and, therefore, Sweet Bean Paste deserves the highest of marks.'- "Thoughts on Papyrus blog" ' Sweet Bean Paste is a short book that can be read quickly, yet it unfolds at a relaxed pace. It really is a moving and inspiring story which is as heart-warming as a delicious dorayaki, well maybe with a bit of salt. It feels important, significant and far-reaching. A book with deceptive heft and lingering resonance.'- "Japan Times" ' Sweet Bean Paste is a book for your heart, mind.and appetite. It is an original twist on the "odd couple" genre, in which two unlikely companions find they have much to offer each other, and retains much of the humour that genre entails. Sukegawa's writing style, delicately translated by Alison Watts, is well-matched to the subject matter: a slow, muted movement that gently guides the reader, while leaving the unnecessary unsaid. 'Sweet Bean Paste is a subtle, moving exploration of redemption in an unforgiving society. Translated into English for the first time, Durian Sukegawa’s beautiful prose is capturing hearts all over the world. Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape and Tokue’s dark secret is revealed, with devastating consequences. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste.
He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. I Love You A charming tale of friendship, love and loneliness in contemporary Japan Sentaro has failed. 'I'm in story heaven with this book.' Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. Ga naar onze Privacyverklaring voor meer informatie over hoe en voor welke doeleinden Amazon persoonsgegevens gebruikt (zoals de bestelgeschiedenis van Amazon Store). Je kunt je keuzes op elk moment wijzigen door naar Cookievoorkeuren te gaan, zoals beschreven in de Cookieverklaring.
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