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When the Museum is Closed is the latest novel from bestselling author Emi Yagi and has been translated masterfully by Yuki Tejima.
Rika Horauchi’s new part-time job is to converse with a statue of Venus – in Latin – every Monday, when the museum is closed.
Initially reluctant, Rika starts to enjoy her strange new job. Recommended by her old university professor for her exemplary language skills, Rika leads an otherwise unassuming life, working the rest of the week in a frozen-food warehouse.
As Venus comes to life in the quiet of the museum, they talk about everything. Venus opens up new worlds for Rika, both intellectually and emotionally. They soon fall in love. But when the museum’s curator, Hashibami, makes it clear he wants to keep Venus for himself, what will Rika do?
When the Museum is Closed is one of those delightful short reads that just lingers long after you’ve read it.
It’s an absolutely beautiful love story that is original, quirky, emotive and very funny in parts. As a reader, it feels very relatable and human despite the fantasy elements.
A great book to discuss with friends or with a book club.
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