Cherry Whip: The Twentieth Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
Cherry Whip: The Twentieth Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
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"Originally released 20 years ago, this superb novel returns in a well-deserved reissue. ...Hiroshi's recovery, family dynamics, and inner life are all fascinatingly described in rich detail. This edition features a new foreword and afterword, offering insightful context on how the author's own time in Japan inspired this irreverent, poignant, and wondrously odd tale." — Alexander Moran, Booklist (Starred Review)
A Witty, Tragic Masterpiece of Contemporary Fiction
Step into the vibrant, chaotic world of Hiroshi, a talented Japanese jazz musician navigating the complexities of life in New York City. Cherry Whip: The Twentieth Anniversary Edition is a beautifully crafted novel that explores themes of illness, identity, and self-acceptance with remarkable depth and humor.
Why Readers Love This Book
- Emotionally Resonant: A moving exploration of the human condition that will stay with you long after the final page
- Witty & Engaging: Praised by translator Jay Rubin as "moving and sexy and funny"
- Cultural Depth: An authentic portrayal of the immigrant experience and artistic life in New York
- Anniversary Edition: Celebrating 20 years of this beloved contemporary classic
Perfect For
Fans of literary fiction, jazz culture enthusiasts, and readers who appreciate stories that blend humor with profound emotional truth. This novel speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with identity, belonging, or the courage to be themselves.
Experience a story that's as unforgettable as it is beautifully written. Add Cherry Whip to your collection today.
Michael Antman’s prose in Cherry Whip is superb and incisive as it conveys the reader smoothly into the mind of a young Japanese jazz prodigy named Hiroshi as he visits New York city for the first time.There, Hiroshi almost immediately becomes paralyzed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, placing his budding career (and perhaps his entire life) in jeopardy. Hiroshi lives and breathes on the page as he attempts to come to terms with the limitations of his present and the conundrums of his past. He is neurotic but charming, and I enjoyed his company. His misadventures, including a tragic subplot involving his older sister, are compelling and affecting.Michael Antman writes beautifully on every level: prose, theme, structure, and character. Cherry Whip is an elegantly constructed, superbly written novel, executed with precision, compassion and wit.Full disclosure: I am associated with Donovan Street Press, and as such was involved in the publication of this book.