Soul Catchers

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ISBN: 9781529959017
Title: Soul Catchers
Author: HIGASH NAOKO

The rediscovered magical-realist classic by a bestselling poet for fans of Banana Yoshimoto and Kawaguchi’s BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD

A JAPANESE MODERN CLASSIC

Discover the original and moving literary gem for fans of Banana Yoshimoto and Kawaguchi’s BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD

What if you could come back after death to watch over your loved one, installing yourself in a treasured mug, for example, or perhaps your mother’s hearing aid, a diary, or even a climbing frame, to feel the clambering limbs of a beloved younger sister?

Eleven recently deceased protagonists find themselves floating in the afterlife where a nameless ghost offers them a joyous reunion with their loved ones.

But not as you would expect.

In a world where souls linger restlessly around after death, unwilling to depart, The Soul Catchers is a comforting, witty, and surprisingly sensual take on the Japanese folk belief that objects can be inhabited by human presences. Utterly charming and feelgood, Higashi’s classic is an original exploration of our eternal reluctance to let go.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 19/03/2026
Pages: 176
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