| Title | : | The Boathouse |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1912863847 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781912863846 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 |
| Publication | : | Published September 1, 2021 |
The Boathouse is a story about the healing power of writing and our human need to leave something behind to show that our life had meaning, or in Japanese our ikigai, our reason for living.
The novel is in three parts as the three main protagonists take it in turns to describe their life in an old boathouse on the west coast of Hokkaido. A wandering beggar, a young fisherwoman, and an old poet, united in their experience of the healing power of telling the story of their time in the boathouse.
The Boathouse Reviews
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Three lives, three pebbles dropped into the sea, the ripples converging into transient patterns of interconnection as they each try to come to terms with their fragility and search for meaning. This search ultimately leads them all back to the boathouse, to rediscover the profound impact it had upon their lives.
The Boathouse is a story about the healing power of writing and our human need to leave something behind to show that our life had meaning, or in Japanese our ikigai, our reason for living.
The novel is in three parts as the three main protagonists take it in turns to describe their life in an old boathouse on the west coast of Hokkaido. A wandering beggar, a young fisherwoman, and an old poet, united in their experience of the healing power of telling the story of their time in the boathouse.
I actually read this book back in October and it has stayed with me, it's a delightful read. I was tempted to fly through this one as its not a chunky book but it really is rather one to savour and enjoy each page particularly if you love Haikus.
The story is tender and speaks to your soul, I loved it and didn't want it to end. It brings a kind of peace and transcendence as you sit with it. The story is contemplative as it tells of three characters all linked by the boathouse.
I would highly recommend this unique, poetic and beautiful book especially to anyone with an interest in Japan, its culture and customs. -
Beautifully written and if you enjoy Haikus, you'll absolutely love this story. I couldn't put the book down and I finished this book in one sitting. I really enjoy books with short chapters and found it easier to read.
I enjoyed how the author had the book in three parts with three main protagonists taking each part.
You can definitely see the author's passion for meditation and haiku in the story. It's beautifully shown in his writing. This is definitely a great read about love, loss, family and hope. Highly recommend this book. -
This book is beautiful inside and out, this cover is stunning!
The writing inside is equally as beautiful, I was completely swept away, it is such a descriptive book, I saw every setting and encounter so clearly.
I found this to be such a relaxing book, the words and the stories flowed, despite being from three point of views (Ame was my favourite story)
I also enjoyed that each chapter started with a haiku, which I had never heard of before -
First of all can we have some cover appreciation for this stunning looking book, beautiful isn't it?
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book & open my eyes to something new, as I absolutely loved it. It was such a beautiful, emotive read & to think it all centered around a simple Boathouse.
Beautifully written, this was a story that stayed with me long after reading & I will certainly be giving it a reread at some point.
Many thanks to The Book Network for my tour spot & gifted copy.
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I knew nothing about this book other than it had the prettiest cover and that's what drew me in! And I'm now very glad I picked it up as it was such a wonderfully spiritual and peaceful read!
It centres around Haiku, and the philosophy of life and living the Japanese way of Ikagia, and follows the story of 3 characters and their link to a very simple boathouse. And I think this is a book best enjoyed the less you know about it! It's a very slim book so is really easy to read in no time at all, but it's a story that you want to savour and learn from.
It's not full of flashy storylines and dramatic scenes, but it's full of so much wisdom and I loved the running theme of the haikus throughout and that connection that the characters felt. I don't think I've ever read a book that made me feel so at peace and highly recommend it!! -
What is your Ikagia, your reason for living?
The Boathouse takes you on the journey of three protagonist lives and their connection with an old Boathouse on the West Coast of Hokkaido, Japan. A wandering beggar, a young fisherwoman and an old poet each take their turn to tell their story which ultimately ends back at the boathouse.
It is a story about healing, the power of Haiku and the need to leave something behind, your Ikagia, your reason for living.
I donโt want to say too much about the premise as I feel it is a journey you need to take on your own and to discover for yourself. All three stories are beautifully profound, delicately written and have now been etched into my soul. It has opened up my mind to learning how to find my Zen and the beauty of Haiku. In just three lines, there is so much depth to be found. Despite the simplicity of Haiku, the beauty of the world around us can be captured perfectly, reminding us that we donโt need much to find our happiness and Ikagia.
