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Diary of a Void

David Boyd, Lucy North, Emi Yagi
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Diary of a Void

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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David Boyd, Lucy North, Emi Yagi

Diary of a Void

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

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

22,979 ratings

51%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Diary of a Void?

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.

3.6

22,979 ratings

51%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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