3.5
This is Amiko, Do You Copy?
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A surprising and moving novella about a misunderstood neurodivergent girl from one of Japan's most acclaimed young writers, the author of The Woman in the Purple Skirt
A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and the off-kilter novels of Ottessa Moshfegh
Other people don’t seem to understand Amiko. Whether eating curry rice with her hands at school or peeking through the sliding doors at her mother’s calligraphy class, her curious, exuberant nature mostly meets with confusion.
When her mother falls into a depression and her brother begins spending all his time with a motorcycle gang, Amiko is left increasingly alone to navigate a world where she doesn’t quite fit.
Subtle, tender and moving, This is Amiko shows us life through the eyes of a unique, irrepressible, neurodivergent young character.
Praise for The Woman in the Purple Skirt:
“[It] will keep you firmly in its grip.” — Oyinkan Braithwaite, bestselling author of My Sister, the Serial Killer
“The love child of Eugene Ionesco and Patricia Highsmith.” — Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get in Trouble
“A taut and compelling depiction of loneliness.” — Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train
A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and the off-kilter novels of Ottessa Moshfegh
Other people don’t seem to understand Amiko. Whether eating curry rice with her hands at school or peeking through the sliding doors at her mother’s calligraphy class, her curious, exuberant nature mostly meets with confusion.
When her mother falls into a depression and her brother begins spending all his time with a motorcycle gang, Amiko is left increasingly alone to navigate a world where she doesn’t quite fit.
Subtle, tender and moving, This is Amiko shows us life through the eyes of a unique, irrepressible, neurodivergent young character.
Praise for The Woman in the Purple Skirt:
“[It] will keep you firmly in its grip.” — Oyinkan Braithwaite, bestselling author of My Sister, the Serial Killer
“The love child of Eugene Ionesco and Patricia Highsmith.” — Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get in Trouble
“A taut and compelling depiction of loneliness.” — Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train
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“I really enjoyed this little novella/short story. "This is Amiko, Do You Copy?" would pair so well with Mieko Kawakami's "Heaven." They both feature young children being bullied; although, the characters in "Heaven" are aware of it, unlike this one. Both stories are heartbreaking, so there's that too.
I do love how Amiko never got too down about the world around her. She still found the violets beautiful, even after everything that happened. I disagree with the reviews stating that nothing happened. We got a glimpse into Amiko's world, her mindset, how she interacts with those around her, and the challenges that she and her family faced. I appreciate how the impacts of Amiko's neurodivergence were clearly seen in her family members. They weren't overly demonized despite their questionable behavior as a result of not being properly equipped to deal with Amiko, and I liked that nuanced view. Sometimes, people try their best, and that's all they can do. I'm not excusing their behavior, but it is a realistic portrayal.
I think I always relate to these kinds of narratives because of how much I was bullied when I was younger. Kids can be mean, even when they reach an age where they should know better...and that sucks. What a downer way to end this review, lol. Overall, I found Amiko's story enthralling, and I quite liked Imamura's writing style... Another solid 4! :)”
About Natsuko Imamura
Natsuko Imamura was born in Hiroshima Prefecture. She has won the Osamu Dazai Prize, the Yukio Mishima Prize and the Akutagawa Prize for her fiction, which in addition to This is Amiko includes The Woman in the Purple Skirt. She lives in Osaka with her husband and daughter.
Hitomi Yoshio is Associate Professor of Global Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies at Waseda University in Japan. She received her PhD from Columbia University in 2012, and has published articles on women writers and feminist literary communities in late 19th and early 20th century Japan. In addition to Natsuko Imamura, she has also translated short stories by Mieko Kawakami.
Hitomi Yoshio is Associate Professor of Global Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies at Waseda University in Japan. She received her PhD from Columbia University in 2012, and has published articles on women writers and feminist literary communities in late 19th and early 20th century Japan. In addition to Natsuko Imamura, she has also translated short stories by Mieko Kawakami.
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