A review by thereadhersrecap
People from My Neighborhood by Hiromi Kawakami

3.0

These 26 short stories (extremely short) pack a delightful, exotic experience for readers!

"Once it became clear that the town would have nothing to do with it, the housing development struck out on its own, erecting its own school, post office, town hall, shops, office buildings —the whole works. It even minted its own currency, with a creepy symbol of six heads clumped together."

It's quirky, and fun. I'm not sure exactly what I was reading, but it was surely inventive. Stories about a little bar and restaurant called The Love, a child (or dog, can't be quite sure) living under a tree, & doll brains are sure to entertain.

All I can say is this neighborhood has a lot going on and it's definitely worth visiting.