Hikikomori and the Rental Sister
By Jeff Backhaus
Read by Stephen Bowlby
6.57 Hours
• 01/08/2013
• Unabridged
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Thomas, devastated by a tragedy, has cloistered himself in his bedroom and shut out the world. His wife, Silke, lives in the next room but they no longer share their lives. Desperate for one last chance, Silke hires a young Japanese woman attuned to hi
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Summary
Summary
Selected for the January 2013 Indie Next List
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“[A] strange and
tender debut novel…His writing, which is as clear and direct as flowing water,
convincingly portrays the deepening connection between Thomas and Megumi.” —Wall Street Journal
“One remarkable
debut.” —Toronto Star
“Written deeply,
cleanly, sparely, and gently, like fingers playing over the strings of a harp.” —St. Louis Post Dispatch
“Required reading.” —New York Post
“A mesmerizing debut
at once sorrowful, intimate, and optimistic…Told in crisp and lyrical prose and
a nontraditional narrative that shifts between first- and third-person,
Backhaus’s novel is courageous and spare, an enthralling success.” —Booklist (starred review)
“[A] quiet but
poignant exploration of loneliness and self-discovery.” —USA Today
Author
Author Bio: Jeff Backhaus
Jeff Backhaus has been a cook, an art director, and a professional pilot. He lived and worked in Korea and now lives in New York.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Runtime: | 6.57 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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