Teru Miyamoto je japonský autor, ktorý sa vo svojej tvorbe často zameriava na zraniteľnosť ľudskej duše a krehkosť vzťahov. Jeho romány skúmajú hlboké emócie a komplexné medzľudské dynamiky s citom pre detail a sugestívnou atmosférou. Miyamotova próza vyniká lyrickým štýlom a schopnosťou zachytiť jemné nuansy ľudskej skúsenosti. Jeho dielo oslovuje čitateľov svojou úprimnosťou a prenikavým vhľadom do ľudskej psychiky.
Miyamoto Teru's acclaimed Rivers Sequence showcases his literary prowess through three interconnected stories: "Muddy River," which earned the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, "River of Fireflies," a recipient of the Dazai Osamu Prize, and "River of Lights," which underwent significant revision into a novel. These works, celebrated in Japan and adapted into major films, reveal Teru's unique storytelling and thematic depth. As more of his fiction becomes available in English, readers can finally explore the captivating world of this influential author.
Interwoven themes of life, death, and karma are central to this lyrical novel presented in letter format. It explores deep emotional connections and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting on the impact of past actions. As Teru Miyamoto's first U.S. publication, the work showcases his unique storytelling and poetic style, offering readers a profound meditation on existence and the ties that bind people across time and space.
Exploring the working-class life of the Osaka-Kobe region, this collection delves into themes of memory, life, and death with a unique blend of humor and poignancy. Through layered narratives, the author skillfully depicts how characters navigate personal triumphs amidst challenges such as illness and loss. Rather than succumbing to tragedy, these stories transform hardships into opportunities for growth, offering a hopeful perspective on the human experience.
A living lizard nailed to a pillar and a young man bound by a family misfortune—a tale that poses questions about life, death, and karma by one of Japan's most beloved living writers In 1970s Osaka, college student Tetsuyuki moves into a shabby apartment to evade his late father’s creditors. But the apartment’s electricity hasn’t been reconnected yet, and Tetsuyuki spends his first night in darkness. Wanting to hang up a tennis cap from his girlfriend, Yōko, he fumbles about in the dark and drives a nail into a pillar. The next day he discovers that he has pierced the body of a lizard, which is still alive. He decides to keep it alive, giving it food and water and naming it Kin. Inhabitation unfolds from there, following the complications in Tetsuyuki’s relationship with Yōko, a friendship with his supervisor who hides his heart disease at work, and his father’s creditors, always close on his heels. Daunted, Tetsuyuki speaks to Kin night after night, and Kin’s peculiarly tortured situation reflects the mingled pain, love, and guilt that infuses Tetsuyuki’s human relationships. "Those who read this novel even once will never forget Tetsuyuki's intensity. I am one of them. Vulnerable, vigorous, the raw sparkle of youth burning with agony. The entire story is crystallized in the image of Kin–chan, who wants to move but can't. Brilliant is the only word to describe Inhabitation." —Banana Yoshimoto, author of Moshi Moshi
