Hikikomori are Japanese recluses. Right now in Japan over a million hikikomori are hiding in their bedrooms, hiding from their past and future. Hiding from the disappointment that having dreams can bring.Miko is a hikikomori. As Miko's dreams fade her Tokyo bedroom becomes her entire world. The city outside transforming into the realm of nightmares, a place where horrid memories and growing fears wait to pounce.Playing car racing games on her laptop is all that distracts Miko from her situation. Then one day her parents are away, and her mouse batteries run out.So Miko stands trembling next to the apartment door. Unable to live without her racing games, she must venture out into the world to buy batteries. But little does Miko know the consequences for herself, and for Japan, if she steps out that door.What Japanese Readers Say: "A must-read for all Japan fans. Could even a Japanese writer portray contemporary Japan so realistically and poignantly... The Hikikomori is certainly a powerful piece of work.. I hope this story will spark interest in Japan and the Japanese people... You will surely be a fan of Miko... The perfect balance of pain, laugh and tears... It is a gem of a book that I, as a Japanese, am confident to recommend... It exposes social problems in Japan that are never visible from the outside... This novel will make you happy like eating chocolate... My heart was full of positivity by reading your novel... When I finished reading your novel, I felt confident and motivated to live positively. I am so glad I was able to read this book this summer!!"
✔ Author(s): Mark Vrankovich
✔ Title: The Hikikomori: The Girl Who Couldn't Go Outside
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (115 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0473634228
✔ ISBN-13: 9780473634223
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Hikikomori by Mark Vrankovich
Melody Blake
The world created in this book was unlike anything I've ever encountered. The author's imagination knows no bounds, and I was completely mesmerized by the fantastical setting.
Polly Hurlbutt
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Laura Hill
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
