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Does this book have a similar vibe to the film Lost in Translation?
Laura Atherton That's exactly what I thought when I read it. I love that film and although the tone is similar in some ways, it's very different in terms of the dept…moreThat's exactly what I thought when I read it. I love that film and although the tone is similar in some ways, it's very different in terms of the depth of both relationships (I personally thought Tsukiko and Sensei had a deeper connection) and I think this book gives a better exploration of Tokyo as a setting. But to answer your question, they do have the same kind of approach to love and evoke similar feelings.(less)
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Strange Weather in Tokyo
by Hiromi Kawakami
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