Heaven
International Booker Prize · 2022 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Booker Prize | 2022 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Two bullied middle schoolers in Japan form a bond over their shared torment. A spare, intense examination of why bullying happens and the moral philosophy of suffering. Shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize.
About the Author
Mieko Kawakami is a Japanese novelist, poet, and former singer born in Osaka in 1976. She is best known internationally for her novel *Breasts and Eggs* (2019). Her novel *Heaven*, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize, is a searing examination of bullying and complicity. Read more →
