The Woman in the Purple Skirt
Author: Natsuko Imamura
Description: Book for which the author received the Akutagawa Prize (2019) – about the mysterious lady in the purple skirt, her job at the hotel, relationships and envy. A story in the spirit of Japanese literature, with feelings well placed in an apparent simplicity of everyday life.
Year: 2019
MyRating (1-5): **