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The Art of Vanishing: A novel by Lynne Kutsukake is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Art of Vanishing: A novel about?
"A fascinating glimpse into the intersection of art, class, and the complexity of adult friendship. . . . I couldn’t put this book down.” —Waubgeshig Rice, author of Moon of the Turning Leaves An intimate, explosive story of creativity and friendship between two young Japanese women in 1970s Tokyo. Akemi’s desire for independence and aversion to marriage are unusual in her small village. A gift for drawing allows her to move to a rooming house in Tokyo where she studies medical illustration, finding satisfaction in the precision and purpose of her work. Sayako is the first roommate to pay Akemi attention, and they quickly become inseparable—Sayako drawn to Akemi’s humble origins, so distinct from her own insufferable, wealthy family; Akemi attracted to Sayako’s rebelliousness and her aspiration to be a painter. As Akemi begins to model for Sayako, their connection deepens. Together, they...M.F
Who reads The Art of Vanishing: A novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Lynne Kutsukake
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781039008939
- Category
- work of fiction
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