Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
A dazzling debut. Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and legend in an original story for 14+ about grief, memory, time and an earthquake that shook a nation.
Mining philosophy, science fiction and Japanese mythology to craft a mature, compelling story of loss and tragedy, Kumagai spins the tale of a Japan fractured in time by an earthquake caused by an infamous monster * Waterstones The Books You Need to Read in 2023 *
An outstanding debut, this is a unique and ambitious story of grief and coming of age, woven around a rich backdrop of Japanese folklore, culture and magical realism* The Observer *
Kumagai's exquisite debut moves effortlessly between lyrical reflections and contemporary teenage concerns * The Irish Times *
Excellent, evocative and thoughtful with genuine depth... I feel as if I'm in the hands of a writer who knows what she's doing -- Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything
Sensational. Breathtakingly original and beautifully written. - Katya Balen, winner of the YOTO Carnegie Medal 2022
A beautifully written, engrossing story about love, grief, and the passing of time * Irish Times *
An unforgettable debut... Kumagai’s writing is elegant and consistently excellent, and her capacity for immersive world-building is incredibly impressive * Books Ireland *
With this book, Kumagai establishes herself as a powerful voice in YA fiction. I cannot recommend highly enough... an exquisitely crafted story of love, loss and belonging...sings with myth, mystery and the quest for connection. - Deirdre Sullivan, author of Savage Her Reply
This thought-provoking debut combines magical realism and Japanese myths with an exploration of grief, time and memory * The Bookseller *
Part thriller, part speculative fiction, this incredible debut, about an earthquake in Japan that fractures time itself, is beautifully written and beautifully presented * North Norfolk Living *
Sublime...a rewarding, thought-provoking read * Irish Independent *
An outstanding debut, this is a unique and ambitious story of grief and coming of age, woven around a rich backdrop of Japanese folklore, culture and magical realism* The Observer *
Kumagai's exquisite debut moves effortlessly between lyrical reflections and contemporary teenage concerns * The Irish Times *
Excellent, evocative and thoughtful with genuine depth... I feel as if I'm in the hands of a writer who knows what she's doing -- Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything
Sensational. Breathtakingly original and beautifully written. - Katya Balen, winner of the YOTO Carnegie Medal 2022
A beautifully written, engrossing story about love, grief, and the passing of time * Irish Times *
An unforgettable debut... Kumagai’s writing is elegant and consistently excellent, and her capacity for immersive world-building is incredibly impressive * Books Ireland *
With this book, Kumagai establishes herself as a powerful voice in YA fiction. I cannot recommend highly enough... an exquisitely crafted story of love, loss and belonging...sings with myth, mystery and the quest for connection. - Deirdre Sullivan, author of Savage Her Reply
This thought-provoking debut combines magical realism and Japanese myths with an exploration of grief, time and memory * The Bookseller *
Part thriller, part speculative fiction, this incredible debut, about an earthquake in Japan that fractures time itself, is beautifully written and beautifully presented * North Norfolk Living *
Sublime...a rewarding, thought-provoking read * Irish Independent *
Clara Kumagai is from Canada, Japan and Ireland. Her fiction and non-fiction for children and adults has been published in The Stinging Fly, the Irish Times, Banshee, Room, the Kyoto Journal and Cicada, among others. She is a recipient of a We Need Diverse Books Mentorship, and was a finalist for the 2020 Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award. Catfish Rolling is her debut novel. clarakumagai.com Twitter/Instagram: @clarakiyoko
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| ISBN 13 | 9781803288048 |
| ISBN 10 | 1803288043 |
| Title | Catfish Rolling |
| Author | Clara Kumagai |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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