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Mongrel

'So beautiful ... It must be read' - LISA TADDEO

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Mongrel

By: Hanako Footman
Narrated by: Hanako Footman
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'Mongrel is so beautiful that I became lost in it . . . Simply, it must be read' LISA TADDEO
'A brilliant explosion of writing and storytelling . . . This feels like reading an Oscar-winning film' AISLING BEA
'Heart-shatteringly visceral and precise . . . a triumphant tribute to the self' WIZ WHARTON
'This compulsive, engrossing, and gorgeous debut will utterly consume you. Read it now' STEPHANIE SCOTT

This audiobook includes an exclusive Q&A with the author

Mei loses her Japanese mother at age six. Growing up in suburban Surrey, she yearns to fit in, suppressing not only her heritage but her growing desire for her best friend Fran.

Yuki leaves the Japanese countryside to pursue her dream of becoming a concert violinist in London. Far from home and in an unfamiliar city, she finds herself caught up in the charms of her older teacher.

Haruka attempts to navigate Tokyo's nightlife and all of its many vices, working as a hostess in the city's sex district. She grieves a mother who hid so many secrets from her, until finally one of those secrets comes to light . . .

Shifting between three intertwining narratives, Mongrel reveals a tangled web of desire, isolation, belonging and ultimately, hope. Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction World Literature Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt
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It would be near impossible for me to word how bereft I feel leaving behind these three women. I feel so close to them all, moved so greatly by their lives and inner workings. I’m comforted knowing that they were all so well written, part of them will live with me forever.

The narration is beautifully executed, a rare thing to hear the writer bring their own words to life. It adds an extra beautiful layer.

I could not recommend this listen more highly.

An outstanding debut

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I absolutely adored listening to this book. It is a true treasure! Its beautiful stories and its poetry are taking you to a different world, it's not always a nice world but it is real.

In love

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I loved these characters so much I’ll miss them. Perfection narration too. It’d work really well on screen as the author mentions in the q&a it’s was originally conceived as a tv pilot, would love to see it

Adored this

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Wow, I loved this book. I didn't want it to end. The writing was poetic and raw. All of your senses were drawn into the world of the 3 women. very powerful, sad and beautiful. About love, loss, forgiveness, acceptance and knowing who you are. I would definitely recommend this book.

beautiful

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It's easy to choose all manner of books and podcasts to listen to, but pleased I stumbled across this lovely literary work. The writing is descriptive to the point that the journey of listening was very absorbing.
I would love to see this as a film, as I think it would translate well.
The bonus was that the author was excellent at reading her own work.
Wonderful!!

What a find!

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