"Hardboiled" opens as the narrator treks high above her secluded mountain hotel on the anniversary of her lover's death. "Hard Luck" opens with another female narrator, this time at the bedside of her sister, who lies in a coma. Exploring the ghosts of love, memory, and intimate secrets, these are two haunting and atmospheric tales from Japan's leading female writer.
- ISBN13 9780571227839
- Publish Date 2 February 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English