Emily Coffee and Commentary's Reviews > Diary of a Void

Captivating, defiant, and triumphant, Diary of a Void is an engrossing account of loneliness and fulfillment in contemporary Japan. Our narrator is funny, sarcastic, and resilient; what begins as a white lie to avoid sexist and meaningless tasks at work becomes a journey of self discovery and pursuit of happiness. Filled with small joys and findings, we travel with Shibata as she breaks the mold of overwork and invisibility, we see through her eyes the unexpected wonders of living a life on your own terms. Diary of a Void is a wonderfully entertaining chronicle of transformation and courage, a uniquely enticing call to fall in love with your life.