Fault Lines

"Fault Lines" by Emily Itami, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, is a provocative and honest exploration of female identity, love, and desire. It follows Mizuki, a Japanese housewife living a seemingly perfect life in Tokyo, who begins to question her choices after forming a connection with a successful restaurateur. Blending wit and poignancy, the novel delves into the complexities of living dual lives and the search for personal fulfillment.