Jimmy Brewster
I bought this book while visiting Tokyo, mostly on a whim, because I enjoy translated fiction as well as workplace fiction.
This book is accurately summarized by the synopsis on the back and there is not really much more to the story than that. It is a slice of life workplace centered story that involves a lot of food. The characters are mostly unlikable. There is not much of a plot, and I did not find it very deep or revelatory. It examines workplace culture, specifically Japanese office workplace culture, eating, and unwritten societal rules. I think it falls a little flat because it does not delve into absurdism far enough.
I would only recommend this to fans of literary fiction or workplace fiction. This novel will not appeal to most people.
I bought this book while visiting Tokyo, mostly on a whim, because I enjoy translated fiction as well as workplace fiction.
This book is accurately summarized by the synopsis on the back and there is not really much more to the story than that. It is a slice of life workplace centered story that involves a lot of food. The characters are mostly unlikable. There is not much of a plot, and I did not find it very deep or revelatory. It examines workplace culture, specifically Japanese office workplace culture, eating, and unwritten societal rules. I think it falls a little flat because it does not delve into absurdism far enough.
I would only recommend this to fans of literary fiction or workplace fiction. This novel will not appeal to most people.