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Die Katzen von Shinjuku

Pages
255
Published
2022
Language
German

Synopsis

In the bustling Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Yama, a struggling TV writer, crosses paths with Yume, a quiet waitress. Both are outsiders, grappling with their place in the world, until they find a shared connection at Karinka, a bar that welcomes strays—both human and feline. As they bond over caring for the street cats, their friendship deepens, offering a glimmer of hope. However, Yume's past soon resurfaces, threatening their fragile new beginning in this bittersweet story of two people trying to save each other.

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About the author

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Durian Sukegawa

Durian Sukegawa is a Japanese writer and musician best known for his novel Sweet Bean Paste. He often writes about people on the margins of society and the quiet ways they find meaning through food and friendship

Characters

YamaProtagonist
YumeProtagonist
All characters in Die Katzen von Shinjuku