The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Japan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina follows a Japanese woman named Yui, grieving her mother's loss, who finds solace in a phone booth in Otsuchi. This booth allows people to communicate with deceased loved ones, offering healing and connection amidst shared loss and resilience.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Inspirational
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina is a poignant exploration of grief and healing. Readers praise its lyrical prose and emotional depth, highlighting the unique premise of a phone booth connecting the living with the dead. Critiques mention a slow pace and occasional lack of character development, but overall, it resonates with those confronting loss.
Who Should Read The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World?
A reader drawn to poignant tales of loss and healing would enjoy The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World. Fans of works like A Man Called Ove and The Lovely Bones will appreciate its blend of heartfelt emotion and exploration of personal grief, as characters find solace in unexpected places.
416
Novel • Fiction
Japan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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