Banana Yoshimoto, Kitchen (1988)
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I see two lovers looking over the edge of the cauldron of hell. Are they contemplating a double suicide? This means their love will end in hell. I couldn't stop laughing.
— Banana Yoshimoto on Shinjū
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Source: Wikiquote: "Shinjū" (Quotes)
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About Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto, pen name of Mahoko Yoshimoto (born 24 July 1964), is a Japanese novelist.
About Banana Yoshimoto
Banana Yoshimoto, pen name of Mahoko Yoshimoto (born 24 July 1964), is a Japanese novelist.
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