Ms Ice Sandwich

Name: Ms Ice Sandwich
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782276722
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By Mieko Kawakami

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Summary

Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami is a charming coming-of-age story that follows a young boy who becomes fascinated with a woman behind a sandwich counter, nicknamed "Ms Ice Sandwich." Set against a backdrop of everyday life in Japan, the boy navigates his feelings, friendships, and the gentle mysteries of growing up, all while trying to understand the quiet presence of this enigmatic woman in his life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tender, coming-of-age tales that delve into the intricacies of childhood longing and friendship. The narrative beautifully captures the quiet, introspective journey of a boy enchanted by a mysterious woman, blending gentle humour with poignant insights into the nature of human connection. This story may appeal to readers who appreciate a vivid exploration of emotional growth and the small, everyday moments that shape us.

Ms Ice Sandwich

New edition of this witty, moving story of adolescent love and loss from the acclaimed, prize- winning author of Breasts and Eggs.

Description

A young boy returns obsessively to a supermarket sandwich counter, entranced by the beauty of the woman who works there. Her aloof demeanour and electric blue eyelids make him feel the most intense joy he's ever known. He calls her Ms Ice Sandwich, and he wants nothing more than to spend his days watching her coolly slip sandwiches into bags.

But life keeps getting in the way - there's his beloved grandmother's illness, and a faltering friendship with his classmate Tutti, who invites him into her private world. Wry, intimate, and wonderfully skewed, Ms Ice Sandwich is a poignant depiction of the naivety and wisdom of youth, just as it is passing.

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Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami is well-received as a whimsical and endearing novella that intertwines humour with poignant themes of growth, loss, and first love. The narrative, translated by Louise Heal Kawai, is praised for capturing the playful and dynamic nature of a child’s perspective. Recognised for its charm and humour, this coming-of-age tale is highly recommended as a captivating read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782276722

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Mieko Kawakami is a multi-award-winning Japanese author of poetry and fiction. She was born in Osaka prefecture in 1976 and started her career as a singer and songwriter. Kawakami published her debut novella My Ego, My Teeth, and the World in 2007 and has since published several highly acclaimed books, earning her the Tsubouchi Shoyo Prize for Young Emerging Writers, the Murasaki Shikibu Prize and the prestigious Akutagawa prize for Breasts and Eggs. Her work has been translated into nine languages.

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