Emily Itami grew up in Tokyo and returned there to live when her children were young. She now lives in London. She has been published widely as a freelance journalist and travel writer. This is her first novel.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD ''What is the cost of a mother’s desire?...Emily Itami explores this question with wit and poignancy.'' -- New York Times Book Review ''The perfect marriage of Sally Rooney and early Murakami.'' -- Kathy... SEE MORE