Mieko Kawakami’s is a raw, philosophical novel that explores the visceral nature of bullying and the meaning of suffering through the eyes of two middle school outcasts. Plot Summary
Caught between these two extremes, the narrator eventually rejects Kojima's martyrdom and Momose's indifference. His decision to undergo surgery for his lazy eye symbolizes a choice to reclaim his own identity and perception of the world. Critical Impact 'Heaven' by Mieko Kawakami (Review) Heaven Mieko Kawakami epub
The novel functions as a "novel of ideas," using its characters to represent conflicting responses to trauma: Mieko Kawakami’s is a raw, philosophical novel that