
Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami is a sweet and quirky novella that follows the story of a lonely fourth-grade boy who becomes infatuated with a woman who sells sandwiches at a local supermarket. The boy, accompanied by his best friend, navigates themes of friendship, love, loss, and growing up as he grapples with his feelings for the enigmatic Ms Ice Sandwich. The narrative is filled with moments of poignancy, power, and simplicity, drawing readers into the young narrator's world and emphasizing the importance of cherishing precious moments and relationships.
The writing style of Ms Ice Sandwich is described as beguiling, deceptively simple, and utterly wonderful. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, readers are taken on a journey that explores themes of grief, loneliness, and the complexities of human emotions. The novella leaves some questions unanswered, mirroring the unpredictability of life, while delivering a universal message of staying true to oneself and embracing uniqueness.
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A quixotic and funny tale about first love - from the Akutagawa Prize-winning author.
A boy is obsessed with a woman who sells sandwiches. He goes to the supermarket almost every day, just so he can look at her face. She is beautiful to him, and he calls her "Ms Ice Sandwich", and endlessly draws her portrait.
But the boy's friend hears about this hesitant adoration, and suddenly everything changes. His visits to Ms Ice Sandwich stop, and with them the last hopes of his childhood.
A moving and surprisingly funny tale of growing up and learning how to lose, Ms Ice Sandwich is Mieko Kawakami at her very best.
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