Yōko Ogawa
Yōko Ogawa is a celebrated Japanese author known for her evocative and introspective storytelling. Since her debut in 1988, she has penned numerous novels and short stories, captivating readers with her unique blend of beauty and darkness. Her acclaimed works, such as "The Housekeeper and the Professor" and "The Memory Police," often explore themes of memory, loss, and human connection, earning her a global readership and numerous literary awards.
Book summaries for books written by Yōko Ogawa
Quotes
It's strange, but I've never felt that I really belonged in this world.
The one thing I can be sure of is that I'm really here, in this place, at this moment.
It's a strange feeling, to be able to recognize the absence of something.
Memory is a strange thing, isn't it?
Their faces were like those of children who had been given a new toy to play with.
There was a kind of beauty in their lives, a tranquility distinctive to this island.
My mother used to say that, too, when she was alive. 'We have to accept the loss of things.'
I think we got along so well because we were the only two people who knew what we were missing.
It's not that I forget things, but there's no guarantee that the things I remember are real.
The world is a better place when you're not around to see it.
Somehow, the disappearance of things seemed to bring us closer together.
There's no real reason for doing anything.