Mongrel by Hanako Footman - 9781804441565

Mongrel by Hanako Footman - 9781804441565 - Buku Original Periplus Mei loses her Japanese mother at age six. Growing up in suburban Surrey, she yearns to fit in, suppressing not only her heritage but her growing desire for her best friend Fran. Yuki leaves the Japanese countryside to pursue her dream of becoming a concert violinist in London. Far from home and in an unfamiliar city, she finds herself caught up in the charms of her older teacher. Haruka attempts to navigate Tokyo's nightlife and all of its many vices, working as a hostess in the city's sex district. She grieves a mother who hid so many secrets from her, until finally one of those secrets comes to light . . . Shifting between three intertwining narratives, Mongrel reveals a tangled web of desire, isolation, belonging and ultimately, hope. A deeply evocative novel exploring identity, longing, and the search for belonging across cultures—Mongrel is a literary triumph that lingers in the heart. With exquisite prose and a poignant exploration of identity, Mongrel is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and self-acceptance—Perfect for fans of Lisa Taddeo and Wiz Wharton! Product details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Footnote Press; 1st edition (Feb. 6 2025) Language ‏ : ‎ English ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1804441562 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781804441565 Item weight ‏ : ‎ 231 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Hanako Footman, Mongrel, Literary Fiction, Identity and Belonging, Japanese Heritage, Family Secrets, Love and Desire, Cross-Cultural Narratives, Female Empowerment