It’s been 12 years since an English translation of novelist Natsuo Kirino’s work was published, and “Swallows,” a novel centered on a poor, disillusioned woman who becomes a surrogate, is well worth the wait. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/05/books/natsuo-kirino-swallows-review/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #natsuokirino #lisahoffmankuroda #translation #literature #books