Hideo Yokoyama
The North Light
The North Light
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Minoru Aose is an architect who designed the Yoshino house, a prizewinning and much-discussed private residence built in the shadow of Mount Asama. He is shocked to learn that it is empty apart from a single chair, stood facing the north light of nearby Mount Asama. He determines to discover the truth behind this cruel and inexplicable dismissal and finds out a truth that goes back to the core of who he is. This is Yokoyama at his elusive, tantalizing, and surprising best.
Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Minoru Aose, an esteemed architect, has achieved great fame by designing the prestigious Yoshino house, a private residence nestled in the shadow of Mount Asama. However, despite his remarkable success, Aose has been unable to replicate this triumph, and his career seems to have reached a plateau. Moreover, his marriage has dissolved, leaving him devastated and questioning his self-worth. One day, Aose is stunned to discover that the Yoshino house, once filled with life and charm, is now empty, except for a solitary chair positioned facing the northern light of Mount Asama. How can he bear the rejection of the work he had poured his heart and soul into, the dream house he had always cherished for himself? Determined to uncover the truth behind this cruel and inexplicable dismissal, Aose embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries that lie within the walls of the Yoshino house. As he delves deeper into the past, he uncovers a truth that goes to the very core of his identity.
Written with the finesse and intricacy that characterized his bestselling masterpiece, "Six Four," "The North Light" showcases Yokoyama at his enigmatic, tantalizing, and surprising best. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the themes of love, loss, and redemption. Through Aose's journey, readers are invited to reflect on the importance of perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
"The North Light" is a captivating and thought-provoking tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating Yokoyama's next masterpiece.
Weight: 646g
Dimension: 165 x 244 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529411133
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