About the book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE
“A raw, painful, and tender portrait of adolescent misery… This book is very likely to make you cry.”—Lily Meyer, NPR
With profound tenderness and sensitivity, Japanese literary superstar Mieko Kawakami turns her unique gaze onto the causes and effects of violence. Raw but revelatory, this novel stands as a dazzling confirmation of Kawakami’s standing as one of her country’s most insightful and compelling novelists.
In Heaven, a shy high-school student is subjected to bullying from his classmates and the only person capable of understanding his ordeal is a young classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormentors. Each finds in the other a unique sensibility capable of offering not only solace but also a fresh perspective on their predicaments.
Editions of Heaven
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781609456214
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781609457457
- EBook
- ISBN 9781609456306
Read an Excerpt
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE
“A raw, painful, and tender portrait of adolescent misery… This book is very likely to make you cry.”—Lily Meyer, NPR
With profound tenderness and sensitivity, Japanese literary superstar Mieko Kawakami turns her unique gaze onto the causes and effects of violence. Raw but revelatory, this novel stands as a dazzling confirmation of Kawakami’s standing as one of her country’s most insightful and compelling novelists.
In Heaven, a shy high-school student is subjected to bullying from his classmates and the only person capable of understanding his ordeal is a young classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormentors. Each finds in the other a unique sensibility capable of offering not only solace but also a fresh perspective on their predicaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven about?
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE
“A raw, painful, and tender portrait of adolescent misery… This book is very likely to make you cry.”—Lily Meyer, NPR
With profound tenderness and sensitivity, Japanese literary superstar Mieko Kawakami turns her unique gaze onto the causes and effects of violence. Raw but revelatory, this novel stands as a dazzling confirmation of Kawakami’s standing as one of her country’s most insightful and compelling novelists.
In Heaven, a shy high-school student is subjected to bullying from his classmates and the only person capable of understanding his ordeal is a young classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormentors. Each finds in the other a unique sensibility capable of offering not only solace but also a fresh perspective on their predicaments.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Heaven?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Heaven?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781609456214
How long is Heaven and how many pages does it have?
Heaven has 176 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Heaven?
Mieko Kawakami
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Heaven is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781609456214) and paperback(ISBN 9781609457457) and ebook(ISBN 9781609456306)
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