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The Tokyo Suite

By Giovana Madalosso

The Tokyo Suite Contemporary literature

The Tokyo Suite

By Giovana Madalosso

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"It's a seemingly ordinary morning when Maju, a nanny, boards a bus with Cora, the young girl she's been caring for, and disappears. The abduction, an act as impulsive as it is extreme, sets off a series of events that will force each character to confront their deepest fears and desires. Fernanda, Cora's mother, is a successful executive who is so engulfed in her own personal crisis that she initially fails to notice her daughter's disappearance. Her marriage is strained, and she finds solace in an affair, distancing herself further from her family. Meanwhile, her husband, overwhelmed by the complexities of their domestic life, remains emotionally detached. As Maju navigates the streets of Säao Paulo with Cora, the "white army" of nannies, a term coined by Fernanda, seems to watch her every move, heightening her sense of paranoia and urgency. Madalosso's narrative delves deep into the human psyche, examining themes of maternal guilt, societal expectations, and the search for personal identity. Rich and multi-layered, The Tokyo Suite is a poignant and gripping tale that captures the essence of modern urban life and the lengths to which people will go to reclaim a sense of control and meaning in their lives"--
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2025-03-04
Publication Date:
2025-03-04
Publisher:
Europa Editions
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1609459806
ISBN13:
9781609459802
Weight:
220 g
Height:
130 cm
Width:
206 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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