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Authors similar to Yoshimoto Banana writing in English? - gibosi - 2013-05-14
I have been reading a number of books by Yoshimoto Banana, and my Japanese conversation partner asked if there were any authors similar to Yoshimoto writing in English? I can't think of any, but then, I am not really up on English literature. Thanks!
Authors similar to Yoshimoto Banana writing in English? - tashippy - 2013-05-14
I have only read Kitchen, but it kinda reminded me of Augusten Burroughs. Try his book Running with Scissors.
Authors similar to Yoshimoto Banana writing in English? - Zgarbas - 2013-05-14
Yoshimoto cites Isaac Bashevis Singer and Truman Capote as her most influential authors, if that helps with anything. You can feel some south-american literature influence in her writing style, and beatnik influences are also pretty strong.
I think Ian McEwan is pretty close for some reason, though they have their differences.
Authors similar to Yoshimoto Banana writing in English? - gibosi - 2013-05-15
Thanks for the leads!
