The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto BOOK REVIEW

Translated from the Japanese by Asa Yoneda

*****

[BritneyT.]

As someone who had to re-evaluate their memories several different times throughout life due to trauma, this really interests me

[isabelwilson]

Thanks to your recommendation, I bought this book and read it in one day! Loved the writing, the characters and of course the cover. Your review is spot on.

[SixMinutesForMe]

Reading this now and just adoring it! I had no idea how long ago it had been written so really appreciate you sharing that context. You’ve got me excited for the twist too!

[katiejlumsden]

So excited for this one! Yoshimoto is the best. Goodbye Tsugumi is a real favourite of mine, too.

[glizzymcguire]

Awesome review. Because I love your content and relate to you so much, I think it would be so fun to see a video of yours dedicated to you geeking out on all of your favorite special interests (music, podcasters, food!) 💜

[thesunrising]

Absolutely picking this one up, I love her books. thank you, Willow ❤

[mochiluvr]

I have never clicked on a video so fast! Been eagerly awaiting your review of this! 🥳

[or]

Love your videos-! I read Kitchen by Yoshimoto when I was teen on my summer holiday. Nostalgic. :-)

[natalieledwidge]

Brilliantly said. My friend introduced me to her with Amrita back in the mid 90s.
Thank you!! Arrigato 😊

[Pikachu]

I absolutely loved this book too! When you talk about the revelation, may I ask which scene you were thinking of? I have one in mind but because I was reading on kindle, I don’t have the same page experience.

[kiczcock]

I adore Yoshimoto. She's my favorite author. Need to get this one.

[beinglessness]

Such an amazing review!! I loved the part when you described the revelation. I’ve read “kitchen” this summer, and I’m planning to read “goodbye tsugumi” soon :3 “a pale view of hills” is such a beautiful novel which I read last winter. I always will be waiting for your videos.

[Rfa]

Was Dead End Memories not published in the UK? Came out last year in the US!

[sylviakanel]

Such a decent job, Willow. Thank you!💜🙏💜

[wintrywhiff]

I really really loved Kitchen but was bothered by the transphobic imagery and comments embedded in the story. I have been hesitant to pick her work again after that. But your review made me reconsider my position, as I trust your opinions a lot and I trust that you would have mentioned if some content would have made you feel uncomfortable. I hope your Scottish adventures are going well! Thank you for the beautiful video, as always!