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Does this book have a similar vibe to the film Lost in Translation?
Lora The only similarity between this book and Lost in Translation is that they both take place in Tokyo and there's a man and a woman at the center of the…moreThe only similarity between this book and Lost in Translation is that they both take place in Tokyo and there's a man and a woman at the center of the story. This book is much more like The Housekeeper and the Professor, very quiet and a very simple story. But the deep emotions behind even the most subtle gestures is what makes this story so interesting. This is about how two lonely (and quirky) people fit together. It's really beautiful. (less)
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Strange Weather in Tokyo
by Hiromi Kawakami
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