Strangers

Now a major film, All of Us Strangers follows disenchanted TV scriptwriter Harada, who, upon returning to Tokyo, encounters a man who resembles his deceased father, leading him into a haunting experience where his parents seem to come back to life at their former ages. The story explores themes of grief and isolation through a contemporary ghost story wrapped in sharp and insightful storytelling. Critics have praised the book as deeply satisfying, powerful, and often funny, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.