Kitchen

Mikage, orphaned and adrift, finds solace in kitchens—the warmth and smell of food—and in the family of her dead grandmother's housemate. Yoshimoto's debut novella became a Japanese literary sensation and introduced her spare, melancholy style to the world.

Kitchen was written by Banana Yoshimoto, from Japan. First published in 1988.

Kitchen has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1988.

Kitchen is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in grief, food, family.

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Kitchen is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Kitchen originates from Japan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Japan on our country page.