Diary of a Void
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
213
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Diary of a Void by David Boyd, Lucy North, and Emi Yagi tells the story of a woman navigating her professional and personal life after a significant personal decision. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexity of human relationships.
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Emi Yagi's Diary of a Void, translated by David Boyd and Lucy North, offers a compelling narrative that blends satirical humor with poignant social commentary. Reviews laud its inventive premise and sharp critique of gender norms, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s celebrated for its originality and thought-provoking themes.
Readers who appreciate Diary of a Void by David Boyd, Lucy North, and Emi Yagi likely enjoy novels that explore female identity, societal expectations, and modern absurdity. Fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Sayaka Murata's Convenience Store Woman will find this narrative compelling and thought-provoking.
22,979 ratings
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213
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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