character-driven focus and introspective tone will attract literary-fiction readers."
"In a genre-bending novel about family and loss that shifts from a murder mystery to magical realism, Goenawan infuses her postmodern tale with enough complexity, suspense, and emotional connection to make it memorable and haunting." "A thrilling unraveling of a single, complex mystery. Lillian Li, author of Number One Chinese Restaurant, in The Millions "If you love atmospheric mysteries full of light and mist, dreams and omens, all set in small-town Japan, read Rainbirds." But Rainbirds, suffice it to say, is a different beast, a contemporary work of noir that draws readers into an eerie landscape that is hard to forget." "Throughout this novel, numerous moments pleasantly evoke the surrealism of Murakami, the nightmarish descriptions of Abe, the alienated youth of Yoshimoto, and the ill-fated lovers of Kawabata. "Elegantly a suspenseful mystery with an eloquent meditation on love and loss." A satisfying heartfelt tale about letting go." "With its dream sequences, chance encounters and leisurely attention to music and food, this debut novel evokes the simple joys of early Haruki Murakami. "Debut author Clarissa Goenawan spins a dark, encapsulating story that will certainly reel you in completely." Readers will be carried along by its creepy charm." The author presents us with a fascinatingly structured look into Japanese society and a depiction of mourning and grief that is universally recognizable." "A murder mystery and a family drama in one, this book is as beautiful as it is understated. The Huffington Post, "60 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018"īookBub, "25 Debut Novels We Can't Wait to Read in 2018"
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