Amrita

Really love this book...found it randomly years ago, and am now buying it again for myself and a friend. Its not my usual read, but i got far into it very easily, there is something magical about he way she writes and where you go as you venture into it.

I first came across this mini novel on my degree. Later I taught it in my sixth form class. I taught it from a feminist perspective-the lesson was a blast.

Brilliant book. Perfect.

There is not a book that has been written by either Ryu Murakami or Banana Yoshimoto that would let you down. Both are unbelievable authors with remarkable writing powers that draws you into the book of the time.

I bought this book to re-read as it had remained in my mind for a few years since I first read it. That doesn't often happen. It somehow manages to be calming, almost hypnotic yet unsettling at the same time and the story pulls you in and trips you up as you follow it through. The story could appear overly complex but it follows the process of grief which is a long and complex process. It's a remarkably fresh and different book and didn't disappoint in the slightest on a second read.

complicated and as even the author herself said the book doesnt know what it wants to say. being her first book this makes sense but i am dissapointed as i generally enjoyed her other books

Banana Yoshimoto's book Amrita is a very surreal yet beautiful novel. After the death of a young actress her family struggle to come to terms with her death. In their each very individual ways they try to come to terms with it in their own way. The narrator of the story Sakumi comes across as a character that we can all relate to. They all live in a rather unconventional family which compromises of her mother, he brother, cousin and her mother's lifelong friend. Yoshimoto writes in a way that looks at the everyday mundane things but after you have read the book she gives them an almost mystical quality. Sakumi's brother is a `special' child as he seems to have mystical powers of being able to see into the future. Sakumi also suffers her own misfortune when she falls and looses her memory. We are then taken on a weird journey to the pacific ocean when Sakumi and her brother stay with friends and we are introduced to a whole new world filled with spiritualism. This book captures many different themes and you almost feel like you are travelling through a different world. Having read many of Yoshimoto's books this has to be one of my favourites. I would definitely recommend it.

The book I received had a different cover than on the site. Many people pay special attention to covers and editions, so I am not happy that the product was not as described.

Faster delivery than expected! I always love Banana novel and writing style, adding this one to my collection. The book is like new, happy customer!

came in perfect condition ✨ Yoshimoto is one of my favorite authors, i’m excited for this read.

Sin duda, Banana Yoshimoto se corona como parte de la élite en la literatura japonesa con Amrita. No es este el único libro donde sabe plasmar con esa mezcla de realidad y fantasía sus historias, pero sí la cumbre. Ambientes embriagadores, escenarios rodeados de un halo de misterio que realmente te sumergen en la lectura. Esta obra toca muchísimos palos (sobre todo mucha espiritualidad y mención a lo sobrenatural, la muerte...), con personajes variopintos tanto que perfectos para la trama que se nos plantea, también peculiar. Es un libro largo, que hay que ir digiriendo poco a poco, porque pasan una cantidad enorme de cosas. Hay que tenerle paciencia, pero si os gustan autores como Murakami estoy segura de que os gustará.

Banana Yoshimoto writes in the vein of another famous Japanese writer. I don't like to make comparisons but if you are reading this you'll want to know. A big difference is her view point and delicious descriptions of food.

Can't stop reading this author, but still don't understand the attraction. Can't put it down.