A gripping, hypnotic account of young women trying to survive in Tokyo and the wounds of the past that won’t heal, Sisters in Yellow is the bold and brilliant new novel from International Booker shortlisted author, Mieko Kawakami. Kimiko Yoshikawa, a sixty-year-old woman, is on trial for holding a girl in captivity for many years. When Hana stumbles across a newspaper account of this shocking crime, her steady life begins to unravel. As she dredges up memories of her fraught adolescence in the late 1990s, she is forced to confront the secrets of her past.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a dark, propulsive mystery that explores the economic and social pressures faced by young women in Tokyo.
• Dive into a narrative that masterfully blends psychological tension with a haunting reflection on trauma and survival.
• Discover the latest work from one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary novelists, known for her sharp and unflinching prose.

About the Author

Mieko Kawakami is a celebrated Japanese author whose work has garnered international acclaim for its profound exploration of the female experience. She is known for her bold, stylistic innovation and has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, solidifying her status as a major voice in world literature.