What is it like to be loved by a man who can never truly be yours?
Meet Mr Nishino, an irresistible, mysterious and deeply complicated man who falls in love again and again. Across his life, ten different women tell their stories of loving him—from colleagues and chance encounters to friends and former lovers.
Each woman remembers Nishino differently. Some are captivated by him, some are frustrated by him, and others value their independence more than the possibility of being with him. Together, their stories create a layered portrait of a charming yet elusive man and the complicated nature of love, desire and attachment.
The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino is an elegant Japanese novel about love, relationships, desire, memory and the many different ways people experience intimacy.
Key Features
- Japanese contemporary fiction
- Multi-perspective relationship story
- Ten interconnected love stories
- Themes of love, desire and human relationships
- Subtle, character-driven storytelling
- Translated from Japanese by Allison Markin Powell
- By the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo and The Nakano Thrift Shop
- Winner of the 2020 PEN Translation Prize for the English translation
Book Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Title |
The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino |
| Author |
Hiromi Kawakami |
| Translator |
Allison Markin Powell |
| Original Title |
Nishino Yukihiko no Koi to Bōken |
| Genre |
Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction |
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Paperback |
About the Author
Hiromi Kawakami is an acclaimed Japanese author whose fiction often explores relationships, loneliness, desire and the unexpected details of everyday life. Her internationally known works include Strange Weather in Tokyo, The Nakano Thrift Shop and People From My Neighbourhood.
About the Translator
Allison Markin Powell is an award-winning translator of Japanese literature. Her English translation of The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino received the 2020 PEN Translation Prize.
Who Should Read This Book?
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Japanese literature
- Contemporary literary fiction
- Relationship-focused novels
- Stories told from multiple perspectives
- Complex romantic relationships
- Quiet, reflective storytelling
- Hiromi Kawakami
- Translated Asian fiction
- Books about love, desire and human connection
