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All the Lovers in the Night

Sam Bett, David Boyd, Mieko Kawakami
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All the Lovers in the Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Sam Bett, David Boyd, Mieko Kawakami

All the Lovers in the Night

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

All the Lovers in the Night, written by Mieko Kawakami and translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd, follows Fuyuko, a proofreader in Tokyo, who confronts her isolation and emotions. She navigates loneliness and societal expectations during her journey of self-discovery.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

35,362 ratings

63%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All the Lovers in the Night by Sam Bett, David Boyd, and Mieko Kawakami has been praised for its deep exploration of loneliness and self-discovery, conveyed through poetic prose and a relatable protagonist. However, some found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally disjointed. Overall, it offers a poignant reflection on modern life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All the Lovers in the Night?

Fans of intimate, introspective storytelling will love All the Lovers in the Night by Sam Bett, David Boyd, and Mieko Kawakami. Readers who appreciated Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami or Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto will find this rich exploration of solitude and connection particularly compelling.

3.9

35,362 ratings

63%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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