I Called Him Necktie
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
Asian LiteratureTokyo, Japan • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
I Called Him Necktie by Milena Michiko Flašar is about a young man who isolates himself from the world after leaving school. He encounters an older man, recently unemployed, on a park bench. Their unexpected friendship helps each to confront issues of loneliness, identity, and societal expectations, leading to personal revelations and growth.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
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Milena Michiko Flašar's I Called Him Necktie is praised for its poignant exploration of loneliness and human connection. The novel's delicate prose and empathetic characters resonate deeply, though some find its pacing slow. Overall, it's a touching story that gently addresses themes of isolation and friendship.
Readers drawn to I Called Him Necktie by Milena Michiko Flašar would likely appreciate introspective narratives exploring themes of isolation and connection. Fans of Haruki Murakami's surreal storytelling in Norwegian Wood or the delicate emotional landscapes in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman would find this novel appealing.
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133
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
Asian LiteratureTokyo, Japan • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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