Monday, October 2, 2017

****Sweet Bean Paste, by Durian Sukegawa

● Translated from the Japanese by Alison Watts
● First published in English 2017
● Japanese Literature 
● LibraryThing.com Early Reviewer

Sweet Bean Paste is an unassuming and passionate novel that successfully attempts to inform all the senses while telling a dark cultural tale and a story - philosophy -  about life and human nature.  With its straightforward narrative, one must look deeper to find the subtle complexities that make this book a flavorful gem. A poignant and artful read. 


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