Harare Review of Books

156 pages.

Expected publication date: Nov 14, 2023 (Stone Bridge Press)

Anthology.

This is the fourth volume of this excellent anthology of Japanese writing, this time with a musical theme. Although MONKEY has been consistently excellent, with a beautiful layout, Volume Four shows much more polish than previous ones, and is a particular pleasure to read.

Some authors include Aoko Matsuda, Mieko Kawakami, Haruki Murakami, and Hiromi Kawakami. There are also a few non-Japanese writers, and in-between the fiction and poetry you’ll find beautifully-executed artwork by Satoshi Kitamura.

As always, a feast for the eyes and mind. Thank you to Stone Bridge Press and to NetGalley for access.