2013-08 - Hikikomori and the Rental Sister, by Jeff Backhaus
WHY I PICKED IT: Picked it up at an airport book store
ELAPSED TIME: 2 Days
RATING: Good
This is the story of Thomas, an American who has opted to shut himself into his bedroom (a hikikomori)... and Megumi, a young Japanese woman who is hired to engage him and bring him back to the world. What follows is a touching tale of how Megumi (a reluctant Rental Sister) engages Thomas, and draws him back into the world (and in so doing re-enters the world herself).
That Thomas is married and his wife is struggling with his retreat, despite a common loss, adds a layer of complexity.
Despite it all, and although I did emotionally connect with these characters, I don't think they've made a mark on me... and are ultimately forgettable.
This blog is a simple review of every book that I read... For all books I’ll tell you why I picked it, how long it took me to read it, and give it a rating (burn it, not good, meh, good, very good, and required reading). I ask (encourage?) all readers of my blog to post their thoughts of any of the books in my comments :). Thanks!
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