When the Museum is Closed

I was captivated by Rika's strange, frozen world, filled with movement and passion - a perfectly contained and luminous story that reveals a whole world of desire and possibility, right at the heart of loneliness

Rosie Price, author of THE ORANGE ROOM

I quickly became addicted and found myself thinking about it long after I had finished

***** READER REVIEW

Filled with comedy, yet it constantly makes the reader question societal norms

***** READER REVIEW

Unlike anything I've ever read!

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Effortlessly blends the everyday with the fantastical. A celebration of non-conformity and freedom from society’s constraints… I found it completely gripping

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Refreshing and unpredictable. I would recommend this book to those who want a short but thought-provoking read

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Delightful if at times unsettling, this is a book that I’m sure will stick with me

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Strange and surreal and sad and fun all at the same time

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Beautifully translated, lyrical and enchanting

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A refreshing addition to the Japanese magical realism genre…This was a fun, charming little read with a totally unique plot… If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety or just feeling like you don’t quite belong you’ll relate to and enjoy this read

**** READER REVIEW

A dreamlike take on desire, loneliness, and the transformative power of being perceived by others

Electric Literature