There was an almost visceral reaction by many bloggers to my review of Paprika in 2011. Like many Japanese novels, it is not the book for everyone. Yet, it just may appeal to you as an introduction to Japanese literature, or an addition to an ever expanding appreciation of it.
“Widely acknowledged as Yasutaka Tsutsui’s masterpiece, Paprika unites his surreal, quirky imagination with a mind-bending narrative about a psychiatric institute that has developed the technology to invade people’s dreams.
When prototype models of a dream-invading device go missing at the Institute for Psychiatric Research, it transpires that someone is using them to drive people insane. Threatened both personally and professionally, brilliant psychotherapist Atsuko Chiba has to journey into the world of fantasy to fight her mysterious opponents. As she delves ever deeper into the imagination, the borderline between dream and reality becomes increasingly blurred, and nightmares begin to leak into the everyday realm. The scene is set for a final showdown between the dream detective and her enemies, with the subconscious as their battleground, and the future of the waking world at stake.”
Take a look inside the novel here.
One of modern Japan’s most renowned writers, Yasutaka Tsutsui has won the Tanizaki Prize, the Kawabata Prize, and several other awards. He was decorated as a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
If you would like to win this brand new Vintage Books edition simply leave a comment below by Wednesday, November 13. Thanks to Judith for sponsoring the Literary Blog Hop, and the participating blogs below which also are hosting literary give-aways. The winner of Paprika will be announced on Friday, November 15, and of course I will send it internationally.
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Ooh, what a lovely book to giveaway. As you know, I love Japanese literature! Thank you for offering a great book to giveaway – the cover is gorgeous.
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I've seen the anime film Paprika and it was wonderful, really wouldn't mind reading the book as well!
geriths(at)gmail(dot)com
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I've never read this one, so I'd be happy to win it 😉
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Sounds good 🙂 I'd love to win it thetangledwebweweave(at)gmail(dot)com
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Oh yes, I totally love books like this – thanks for offering it for the giveaway! Either way, I'm going to be adding it to my list 🙂
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Ooooh! I've never even heard of this but it sounds so far up my street it's practically knocking at the front door. His books don't seem to be that easy to get hold of over here either, which is a shame… Thanks – I love the chance to discover a new author!
Ellie
emp501 (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk
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I'd love to read this one, please enter me.
tinylibraryblog at gmail dot com
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Would be a worthy addition to my Japanese library shelf, so please consider me for this.💠
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I see you've changed your header. “For literary and translated fiction” gives a good indication of the movement of your blog over the past couple of years (or more).
I don't need to be entered into the giveaway, but your synopsis/review made me think immediately of the film “Gaslight”. The parallels are so clear, even though in “Gaslight” nothing supernatural was involved – only the power of a determined and quite malicious human mind.
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Sounds unusual indeed! I'd love to win it. I've read very few Japanese authors (only the very obvious and popular ones) so I am curious to see what else is out there!
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I've also watched the movie and I would love to read the book.
natthereader(at)gmail(dot)com
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I would love to win this books, looks very interesting! irielilla(at)hotmail(dot).com
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This looks so good. I'd love to win. I am also participating.
bibliophile by the sea at gmail dot com
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Sounds really interesting! I would like to throw my name in on this one. Thanks for participating in the giveaway!
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Thank you for the giveaway! I am keeping my fingers crossed, what a perfect read for the Japanese Lit Challenge 🙂
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sounds like such an amzaing book!
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This sounds like a very interesting read. Anything involving dream invading gives me chills. Great choice!
videoclimber(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I love modern Japanese writers – not sure why I'm not doing your challenge, lack of time, mostly! I'd love to win this. Thanks for the giveaway. leeswammes at gmail
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What a beautiful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. michelle_willms(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I love all things Japan, and obviously, I love Japanese book writers! I would be extremely happy if I won this book that has been for some time in my wishlist xD
Thanks so much for the giveaway and the chance to win S2
personaldeath {at] gmail [dot) com
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I'd love to read this, Bellezza! Thank you for hosting this wonderful book giveaway.
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I adored the film, I would love to read the novel!
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Thanks for the giveaway! This has been on my wishlist for a while. 🙂
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Thanks for the giveaway, I hadn't heard of this one but it sounds really good!
good books and a cup of tea (at) live (dot) com
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Thanks for the opportunity. I've never heard of this one but it looks lovely. frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thanks for hosting this! I loved the anime adaptation of this book, and I've been wanting to give the original novel a try. I love Japanese literature and am slowly introducing myself to new Japanese authors.
Candiss (readthegamut.wordpress.com)
kandake (at) gmail (dot) com
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I would love to read his book.
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
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I would love to win a copy of this book 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
starry_night1987@yahoo.com
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Giveaways? I'll be in that. January in Japan challenge and your J Lit Challenge means I can read and review (if I'm lucky enough to be the recipient).
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Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to reading this one! 😉
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thanks for the giveaway. I enjoy Japanese literature and would enjoy winning this book! Emma @ Words And Peace ehc16e at yahoo dot com
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This book sounds really good. Thank you for the giveaway!
Email- sarikapatkotwar(at)gmail(dot)com
Sarika @ The Readdicts
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Sounds like a great book, thanks for the giveaway!!
blackcapballistics AT gmail DOT com
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It actually sounds right up my street, I'd love to read it. THanks for offering the giveaway.
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Great choice. I heard about this book a while ago and thought it sounded interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you for the giveaway, this sounds like an interesting choice!
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Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
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I've never heard of this author, and I'm intrigued by the cover. Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
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The cover is beautiful and I have yet to read Japanese literature. Thank you for the giveaway, enjoy your day! 🙂
visabellad(at)gmail.com
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This looks interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
Mcstone84 at gmail dot com
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Great book!
Cynthia@TheThingsYouCanRead
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love Jap-lit! This is so right up my alley, thanks for the giveaway 🙂
tiensblurb(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thanks for the giveaway!
Not only does the book sound great, the cover is perfect.
ghwasd (at)gmail(dot)com
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I'm very curious about this book. Thanks for the chance! =)
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Thanks for the chance to win
robinblankenship at gmail dot com
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This is the first I have heard of PAPRIKA. I am intrigued.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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Sounds like an interesting book. I would love to win.
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Oh my world! How I would love to win.I want this book now.Im so excited.Thanks for the opportunity.
say_yap@ymail.com
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The book sounds good! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! 😀 cohlesguerra at gmail dot com
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I would love to read this book or, at least, give it a try. Great choice for your giveaway. Thank you!
Aimala12 (AT)gmail(DOT)com
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway, Bellezza! I've vowed to read more diversely in 2014, so I have my fingers crossed to win this one. 🙂
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Pick meee. Thanks for the chance 🙂
ilepachequin(at)hotmail(dot)com
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Thanks a lot.
neerrr(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thank you for the giveaway! I hope I could win this book.
My email is daesungie at gmail dot com
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Thanks for this amazing giveaway! This book sounds great and I would love to win it!
klaxon63350 (at) mypacks (dot) net
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Wow, where have I been living as I've never heard of this author or book.
Hope you week has been filled with wonderful surprises.
annmirjem (at) Hotmail (dot) com
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This definitely looks interesting – thanks for the opportunity!
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
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Oh my. This books sounds interesting. Added to my to-read-list even if I don't win. Thanks for hosting!
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What an interesting book! Thanks for the great giveaway.
bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
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This book looks wonderful and compelling. Thanks for the chance! I'm glad I found your blog 🙂 kristinshafel [at] gmail [dot] com
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Thank you for the giveaway, the book sounds really interesting!
milkristia(at)hotmail(dot)com
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Thank you for the giveaway. I'd love to win and read this for the Japanese lit reading challenge. It sounds very interesting.
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I'm sorry to say I haven't heard of this before! To be fair, the only Japanese author I've read is Haruki Murakami, but I greatly enjoy his brand of weird. This book sounds like it would be both fascinating and just that little bit outside my comfort zone that makes a book a really intriguing read.
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You always introduce me to new things I need to read! I hope I get lucky this time Baci! colreads at gmail dot com
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Thanks for this opportunity! The book sounds great!
maevalentine39 [at] gmail [dot] com
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Thanks for the giveaway!
dl(dot)love(dot)freedom(at)gmail(dot)com
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Count me in!
anne.j2 [at] gmail.com
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