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Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister, Keiko's, sudden death. She was viciously stabbed one rainy night on her way home, and there are no leads. Ren heads to Akakawa to conclude his sister's affairs, still failing to understand why she chose to abandon the family and Tokyo for this desolate town years ago. As he comes to know the figures in Akakawa, from the enigmatic politician to his fellow teachers and a rebellious, alluring student named Rio, Ren delves into his shared childhood with Keiko and what followed, trying to piece together what happened the night of her death. Haunted in his dreams by a young girl who is desperately trying to tell him something, Ren struggles to find solace in the void his sister has left behind.
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Praise for Rainbirds "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour
"Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral
Praise for Rainbirds "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour
Praise for Rainbirds "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour "Rainbirds is a deeply immersive novel: I lost myself in Goenawan's masterful rendering of a sleepy Japanese town."
--Elisa Lodato, author of An Unremarkable Body
A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of 2018 Praise for Rainbirds "This literary debut is sure to spark your attention."
--Bustle "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour "Rainbirds is a deeply immersive novel: I lost myself in Goenawan's masterful rendering of a sleepy Japanese town."
--Elisa Lodato, author of An Unremarkable Body
From the Back Cover:
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour
"Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral
Praise for Rainbirds "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour
Praise for Rainbirds "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour "Rainbirds is a deeply immersive novel: I lost myself in Goenawan's masterful rendering of a sleepy Japanese town."
--Elisa Lodato, author of An Unremarkable Body
A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of 2018 Praise for Rainbirds "This literary debut is sure to spark your attention."
--Bustle "Luminous, sinister, and page-turning all at once. I loved it."
--Kate Hamer, internationally bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat and The Doll Funeral "A beautiful mystery setup with a complex, magical love story."
--Eka Kurniawan, award-winning author of Beauty Is a Wound and Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash "A beautiful, well-crafted story, Rainbirds is an exploration of grief, love and loss. Clarissa Goenawan has written a powerful debut novel that will leave readers craving more."
--Hollie Overton, internationally bestselling author of Baby Doll and The Walls "Like the imaginary town in Japan in which it takes place, Rainbirds possesses a charm that is at once cloistered, quiet, and mysterious. Carefully crafted and paced, the novel captivates with its reflective, dreamlike tone. A promising debut from Clarissa Goenawan."
--Dee Lestari, award-winning singer-songwriter and author of the Supernova series "Rainbirds is that rarest of debut novels--confident, transportive, and utterly enthralling. Clarissa Goenawan explores the mysteries of small-town Japan, drawing readers in with understated prose, then ensnaring with a subtle spell, exposing, grain by grain, the secrets behind a young woman's death."
--Barry Lancet, award-winning author of The Spy Across the Table and Japantown "A hauntingly moving story of loss and alienation."
--Jake Arnott, internationally bestselling author of The Long Firm and The House of Rumour "Rainbirds is a deeply immersive novel: I lost myself in Goenawan's masterful rendering of a sleepy Japanese town."
--Elisa Lodato, author of An Unremarkable Body
Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news that his sister, Keiko, is dead. Ren leaves Tokyo for the small town of Akakawa to wrap up Keiko's affairs and unexpectedly finds himself picking up where she left off. As Ren comes to know the figures in the town,he relives memories of his childhood with Keiko and struggles to fill the void she has left behind.
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