The Impossible Return: Nothomb, Japan, and the Search for Identity

"L'impossibile ritorno" by Amélie Nothomb is a novel in which the author returns to Japan with her friend Pep Beni to explore the concept of kenshō. The ten-day journey becomes an opportunity to process paternal grief and reflect on identity, immersing herself in the sensations of revisited Japan. The book promises introspection and cultural reflections, touching on universal themes such as memory and the connection to the past. The main themes include nostalgia, identity, grief processing, and immersion in Japanese culture.

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