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About the Book

A beloved and bestselling classic in Japan, this groundbreaking tale of a dead soul who gets a second chance is perfect for readers of The Midnight Library. "Congratulations, you've won the lottery!" shouts the angel Prapura to a formless soul. The soul hasn't been kicked out of the cycle of rebirth just yet--he's been given a second chance. He must recall the biggest mistake of his past life while on 'homestay' in the body of fourteen-year-old Makoto Kobayashi, who has just committed suicide. It looks like Makoto doesn't have a single friend, and his family don't seem to care about him at all. But as the soul begins to live Makoto's life on his own terms, he grows closer to the family and the people around him, and sees their true colors more clearly, shedding light on Makoto's misunderstandings. Since its initial release over twenty years ago, Colorful has become a part of the literary canon, not only in Japan--where it has sold over a million copies--but around the world, having been translated into several different languages. Now, Eto Mori's beloved classic is finally available in English.

About the Author :
Eto Mori has been a literary star in Japan for over thirty years. She has won numerous major awards in Japan including the Naoki Prize, one of Japan's most prestigious awards for popular fiction. Colorful has been translated into seven different languages, and adapted into three films. Colorful is her first novel to be translated into English. She lives in Tokyo, Japan. Jocelyne Allen has translated hundreds of short stories, novels, and manga, including the Eisner Award-winning titles Frankenstein by Junji Ito and Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths by Shigeru Mizuki. Brian Nishii is a voice talent and award-winning audiobook narrator.

Review :
"Colorful is ultimately an outstretched hand to young adults. It delivers the most craved-for reassurance: you're okay, and you are not alone." -- "Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author" "A coming-of-age narrative that's bighearted and emotional, tender and hilarious, thoughtful and bursting with light." -- "Vulture" "A fresh and bold story that asks big and important questions about death, mental health, and most importantly, what it means to truly live." -- "Jasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling author" "A powerful case study in capturing very real social issues through a fantastical slant." -- "Japan Society (UK)" "An intimate coming-of-age story that will undoubtedly resonate with readers." -- "Ms. Magazine" "Brian Nishii delivers a flawless narration...Nishii displays a masterful ability to imbue each scene with heartfelt emotions...A memorable listen. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award." -- "AudioFile" "Certain books, you know the ones, get under your skin. I was extraordinarily moved by Eto Mori's Colorful. It was as if Makoto was speaking directly into my own ear in the dark. This intimate, brave novel has already been read by millions in Japan. It cries out to be read by millions more." -- "Peter Orner, author of Maggie Brown & Others" "Deceptively simple, yet unspeakably moving, Eto Mori devastates in Colorful." -- "Paperback Paris" "Mori maintains balance between her serious subject matter and her light tone well: such problems seem real and urgent, though the overall mood is hopeful." -- "Foreword Reviews" "Mori tackles a fraught topic with empathy, humor, and grace...[and] beautifully illustrates the impact that perspective can have on one's mental health." -- "Kirkus Reviews " "Mori's tale...is both life-affirming and, in Allen's translation, quietly funny, offering readers a timeless perspective on human connections." -- "Publishers Weekly" "The novel has spawned films, anime, manga, and more. It's also saved lives--undoubtedly storytelling's superpower." -- "Booklist" "Whether in Japan or the United States, readers will find space in these pages to laugh, reflect-and keep breathing." -- "Kit Frick, author of See All The Stars" "Will inspire and engage teens to look at their life from a new perspective." -- "School Library Journal"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798200724796
  • Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
  • Edition: Unabridged edition
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 8200724794
  • Publisher Date: 18 Sep 2021
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Language: English


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