Discover a unique story about the search for love and understanding in modern Tokyo

All The Lovers In The Night by Japanese author Mieko Kawakami is a deeply moving and powerful novel that takes you into the inner life of a lonely woman searching for her own path to happiness.

Fuyuko Irie, a thirty-something freelance proofreader, lives in constant isolation from others, with no real personal relationships. Her life begins to change when she meets a man named Mitsutsuka. This chance encounter awakens a new wave of emotions in her and opens the door to confronting painful memories from the past. The book masterfully portrays Fuyuko's struggle for love, understanding, and the courage to break down the barriers she has built around herself.

The story is accompanied by captivating, poetic language and an authentic depiction of contemporary Japanese life. All The Lovers In The Night offers not only a compelling literary experience but also a profound reflection on loneliness, identity, and the human need to be loved and seen.

Why you'll fall in love with this book:

• An exceptional literary experience from the acclaimed author Mieko Kawakami.
• A strong and authentic protagonist battling her own inner demons.
• Sensitive and honest treatment of themes of loneliness and relationships.
• A unique perspective on contemporary Tokyo and Japanese society.
• Translation by experienced translators Sam Bett and David Boyd ensures fluency and fidelity to the original.

Main details of the book:

• Author: Mieko Kawakami
• Title: All The Lovers In The Night
• Genre: contemporary literary fiction
• Original language: Japanese
• Translation: Sam Bett and David Boyd