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I Called Him Necktie

Milena Michiko Flašar
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I Called Him Necktie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Milena Michiko Flašar

I Called Him Necktie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

133

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

I Called Him Necktie by Milena Michiko Flašar is about a young man who isolates himself from the world after leaving school. He encounters an older man, recently unemployed, on a park bench. Their unexpected friendship helps each to confront issues of loneliness, identity, and societal expectations, leading to personal revelations and growth.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,362 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Milena Michiko Flašar's I Called Him Necktie is praised for its poignant exploration of loneliness and human connection. The novel's delicate prose and empathetic characters resonate deeply, though some find its pacing slow. Overall, it's a touching story that gently addresses themes of isolation and friendship.

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Who Should Read I Called Him Necktie?

Readers drawn to I Called Him Necktie by Milena Michiko Flašar would likely appreciate introspective narratives exploring themes of isolation and connection. Fans of Haruki Murakami's surreal storytelling in Norwegian Wood or the delicate emotional landscapes in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman would find this novel appealing.

4.2

4,362 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

133

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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