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小川洋子
Yōko Ogawa, a Japanese fiction and non-fiction writer.
博士の愛した数式
Synopsis
A quiet housekeeper is hired to care for a brilliant mathematics professor whose memory resets every eighty minutes. She learns to navigate his world of numbers and equations, communicating through the universal language of mathematics. Alongside her young son, an unexpected and tender bond forms between the three, exploring the nature of memory, love, and connection.
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Genres
Characters
housekeeperProtagonist
A quiet housekeeper hired to care for a brilliant mathematics professor, she learns to communicate with him through mathematics and forms an unexpected bond with him and her son.
Housekeeper's sonSupporting
The young son of the housekeeper, who forms an unexpected and tender bond with the professor.
Frequently asked questions
Is "The Housekeeper and the Professor" a standalone novel?
Yes, "The Housekeeper and the Professor" is a standalone novel and not part of a series.
Is there a film adaptation of "The Housekeeper and the Professor"?
Yes, "The Housekeeper and the Professor" was adapted into a Japanese film titled "Hakase no Aishita Sūshiki" (The Professor's Beloved Equation) in 2006.
What kind of reading experience can I expect from "The Housekeeper and the Professor"?
Readers can expect a quiet, contemplative, and emotionally resonant story that explores themes of memory, connection, and the beauty of mathematics. It is a gentle and thought-provoking read.