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Kunal Basu
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Hardback
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Japanese Wife is a profoundly moving collection about love that crosses borders. At its center is the intimate tale of an Indian man and a Japanese woman whose bond blossoms through heartfelt letters, binding them to a future they will share even without meeting. This literary work invites adult readers who enjoy cross-cultural fiction and quiet, intimate storytelling to explore memory, longing, and the transformative power of words. The tone is warm, hopeful, and compassionate.
The Japanese Wife weaves a larger tapestry: a central epistolary romance intertwined with twelve stories that travel from India to Russia, from Calcutta to Tiananmen Square, and beyond. The book is written in lyrical, accessible prose that lets you inhabit each character’s mind, feel the ache of distance, and witness small, transformative revelations. Its structure—an intimate love-letter core paired with richly drawn vignettes—gives The Japanese Wife a rhythm that’s contemplative and surprising, with vivid settings and memorable lives that linger after the final page.
After finishing The Japanese Wife, readers carry a tempered, hopeful perspective on love and human connection across borders. The stories invite reflection on memory and dreams, leaving you with a sense of warmth and a renewed belief in the power of words to connect hearts.
Product Details
Author
Kunal Basu
Publisher
Vintage Books
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780143469797
ISBN
9780143469797
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off