“For one thing, I was breathing more easily than I had been even yesterday. I was sick to death at the prospect of more suffocatingly lonely nights. The idea that they would be repeated, that was just how life was, made me shudder with horror. Still, having tasted for myself that moment when I suddenly could breathe easy again made my heart beat faster.”
Banana Yoshimoto is a Japanese writer celebrated for her minimalist and introspective style. Born on July 24, 1964, she gained prominence in the 1990s with her novel 'Kitchen'. Yoshimoto's works often delve into themes of loneliness, youth, and the complexities of human relationships. more
“I'm not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
“Empathy, at its core, is knowing how not to hurt each other.”
“Boredom is what happens when I fail to make someone interesting”