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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FEELGOOD JAPANESE NOVEL, BY THE AUTHOR OF THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
Over 1.4 million copies sold in Japan
'You will be wrapped in laughter and tears' Reader review*****
'What I love about it is its Kindness' Reader review*****
'I wanted to tap the shoulders of the characters' Reader review*****
‘Imagine Murder on the Orient Express without the untimely fatalities and you'll be halfway towards this cosy and affecting read' Harper's Bazaar
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The contents of each traveller's heart is a mystery known only to themselves
Trundling through the scenic countryside of Kyoto and Osaka is the Hankyu line, a burgundy-coloured electric train that has been carrying its commuters to their destinations for decades.
Over the course of a single journey in springtime, and the return journey six months later just as the leaves begin to fall:
- a young man meets the woman who happens to take out the last copy of the library book he was about to borrow;
- an angry wedding guest dresses in a white gown to upstage the bride;
- a university student leaves home for the first time;
- a twenty-something finally grows the courage to walk away from an abusive partner
- a widow learns independence, as she and her granddaughter discuss their new dog.
As the seasons and the landscapes change, passengers jostle and connect, as this timeless train carries each one forward towards the person they intend to become.
Editions of Passengers on the Hankyu Line
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529934915
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804994870
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529934922
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529947038
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THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FEELGOOD JAPANESE NOVEL, BY THE AUTHOR OF THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
Over 1.4 million copies sold in Japan
'You will be wrapped in laughter and tears' Reader review*****
'What I love about it is its Kindness' Reader review*****
'I wanted to tap the shoulders of the characters' Reader review*****
‘Imagine Murder on the Orient Express without the untimely fatalities and you'll be halfway towards this cosy and affecting read' Harper's Bazaar
_________
The contents of each traveller's heart is a mystery known only to themselves
Trundling through the scenic countryside of Kyoto and Osaka is the Hankyu line, a burgundy-coloured electric train that has been carrying its commuters to their destinations for decades.
Over the course of a single journey in springtime, and the return journey six months later just as the leaves begin to fall:
- a young man meets the woman who happens to take out the last copy of the library book he was about to borrow;
- an angry wedding guest dresses in a white gown to upstage the bride;
- a university student leaves home for the first time;
- a twenty-something finally grows the courage to walk away from an abusive partner
- a widow learns independence, as she and her granddaughter discuss their new dog.
As the seasons and the landscapes change, passengers jostle and connect, as this timeless train carries each one forward towards the person they intend to become.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passengers on the Hankyu Line about?
THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FEELGOOD JAPANESE NOVEL, BY THE AUTHOR OF THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
Over 1.4 million copies sold in Japan
'You will be wrapped in laughter and tears' Reader review*****
'What I love about it is its Kindness' Reader review*****
'I wanted to tap the shoulders of the characters' Reader review*****
‘Imagine Murder on the Orient Express without the untimely fatalities and you'll be halfway towards this cosy and affecting read' Harper's Bazaar
_________
The contents of each traveller's heart is a mystery known only to themselves
Trundling through the scenic countryside of Kyoto and Osaka is the Hankyu line, a burgundy-coloured electric train that has been carrying its commuters to their destinations for decades.
Over the course of a single journey in springtime, and the return journey six months later just as the leaves begin to fall:
- a young man meets the woman who happens to take out the last copy of the library book he was about to borrow;
- an angry wedding guest dresses in a white gown to upstage the bride;
- a university student leaves home for the first time;
- a twenty-something finally grows the courage to walk away from an abusive partner
- a widow learns independence, as she and her granddaughter discuss their new dog.
As the seasons and the landscapes change, passengers jostle and connect, as this timeless train carries each one forward towards the person they intend to become.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Passengers on the Hankyu Line?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Passengers on the Hankyu Line?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529934915
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Passengers on the Hankyu Line?
Hiro Arikawa
Who is the Publisher of the book Passengers on the Hankyu Line?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Passengers on the Hankyu Line is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529934915) and paperback(ISBN 9781804994870) and ebook(ISBN 9781529934922) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529947038)
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