![]() Before her death, she sent Ryusei a letter to say that she’ll finally explain everything, but she dies before they speak again. Within the first page it is revealed that Miwako recently died by suicide after fleeing Tokyo for a remote village. ![]() However, rather than seeing the world through her eyes, the narrative is told through the perspective of three different characters, all of whom love Miwako in their own unique way: Ryusei, a close friend who harbours unrequited love for her Chie, Miwako’s best friend, who guesses at her secret but can never find the courage to talk about it and Fumi, Ryusei’s sister, who spent many years carrying a secret of her own. The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida revolves around Miwako Sumida, a young woman in Tokyo who carries a traumatic secret. That being said, it’s done in a really gentle way, with the writing used to carve out the story rather than build it. ![]() For what is at first glance a small and unassuming tale, it certainly packs a punch. The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida | Clarissa Goenawan (Scribe Publications | RRP $29.99) ![]()
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