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A tender Japanese novella following neurodivergent Amiko from ages ten to fifteen as she faces family upheaval and a world that rarely understands her.
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A tender Japanese novella following neurodivergent Amiko from ages ten to fifteen as she faces family upheaval and a world that rarely understands her.
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A surprising and moving novella about a misunderstood neurodivergent girl from one of Japan's most acclaimed young writers, the author of The Woman in the Purple Skirt A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and the off-kilter novels of Ottessa Moshfegh Other people don’t seem to understand Amiko. Whether eating curry rice with her hands at school or peeking through the sliding doors at her mother’s calligraphy class, her cur...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Childhood obsessive crush; misread affection and heartbreak
Violence & gore
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One violent encounter with lasting impact; motorcycle-gang peril
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Recurring themes of neurodivergence, belonging, and social exclusion
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Family neglect and isolation after tragedy; maternal depression
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