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Swallows

Swallows

A Novel
EssaysLiterary Fiction
Pages
352
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel explores the complexities of language and identity through the eyes of a young woman navigating a new culture. As she grapples with the nuances of communication and belonging, she uncovers hidden truths about herself and the world around her. It's a story about finding your voice in unfamiliar territory.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingIntellectualReflectiveComplex

Genres

Essays Literary Fiction

Authors

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Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda

Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda is a writer and translator of Japanese literature. Her debut novel, Swallows, is a family saga that moves between Japan and the United States.

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桐野夏生

Natsuo Kirino (born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture) is the pen name of Mariko Hashioka, a Japanese novelist and a leading figure in the recent boom of female writers of Japanese detective fiction. Kirino is the middle child of three. She has two brothers, one who is six years older and one who is five years younger. Her father was an architect. Kirino has lived in many different cities, including her current residence, Tokyo. Kirino married in 1975 and had a daughter in 1981. She earned...