Love at Six Thousand Degrees: A Novel

A housewife is haunted by visions of a mushroom cloud and travels alone to Nagasaki, where she has an affair with a young Russian-Japanese man. This novel is a demonstration of Kashimada's distinctive voice, literary style, and dedication to plumbing the depths of her characters psychology. It is thrilling and poised, dealing with history, gendered identity, and the tension between private and public selves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Only Ms. Kashimada possesses the remarkable talent to create a world like this. Yoko Ogawa, the author of "The Memory Police" (on Touring the Land of the Dead), expressed this sentiment.

A housewife is plagued by haunting visions of a mushroom cloud. In a sudden decision, she leaves her husband and son behind and embarks on a solo journey to the city of Nagasaki. There, she meets a young Russian-Japanese man and enters into a passionate affair.

This novel, inspired by Marguerite Durass's screenplay for "Hiroshima, Mon Amour," showcases Kashimada's distinctive voice, the elegance and precision of her literary style, and her unwavering commitment to exploring the depths of her characters' psychology.

"Love at Six Thousand Degrees" is a thrilling and balanced work that delves into the complexities of history, gender identity, and the interplay between private and public selves. It stands as a testament to Kashimada's unique literary voice, which is characterized by its polish and precision.

This novel is a literary highwire act, showcasing the exceptional talent of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Japanese fiction.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 135 x 211 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787704954