Bestseller book

Critically acclaimed

Buy on Amazon

Already read? Rate it!

Asleep

byYoshimoto Banana

Genres: Romance Fiction Life-Rediscovery Journeys Quiet Desperation Romantic Comedies

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy introspective narratives with elements of romance and surrealism.

Topics LoveIdentitySurvival

MoodReflective, Mysterious

Female protagonist

HumorOccasional Humor

RomanceCentral to the Plot

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

Banana Yoshimoto has a magical ability to animate the lives of her young characters, and here she spins the stories of three women, all bewitched into a spiritual sleep. One, mourning a lost lover, finds herself sleepwalking at night. Another, who has embarked on a relationship with a man whose wife is in a coma, finds herself suddenly unable to stay awake. A third finds her sleep haunted by another woman whom she was once pitted against in a love triangle. Sly and mystical as a ghost story, with a touch of Kafkaesque surrealism, Asleep is an enchanting book from one of the best writers in contemporary international fiction.

Language

Published on

09/03/2001

Pages

184

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780571205370

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

9.99 £

More books by Yoshimoto Banana

Show all

Yoshimoto BananaKitchen

Kitchen

by Yoshimoto Banana

Yoshimoto BananaAmrita

Amrita

by Yoshimoto Banana

Asa Yoneda, Yoshimoto BananaThe Premonition

The Premonition

by Asa Yoneda, Yoshimoto Banana

Yoshimoto BananaGoodbye Tsugumi

Goodbye Tsugumi

by Yoshimoto Banana

Yoshimoto BananaThe Lake

The Lake

by Yoshimoto Banana

Books similar to “Asleep”

If you enjoyed reading “Asleep” by Yoshimoto Banana, you may also like some of the following books.

Meg WolitzerSleepwalking

Sleepwalking

Meg Wolitzer

Faridah Abike-IyimideWhere Sleeping Girls Lie

Where Sleeping Girls Lie

Faridah Abike-Iyimide

Kelly AndrewThe Whispering Dark

The Whispering Dark

Kelly Andrew

Nicholas SparksThe Notebook

The Notebook

Nicholas Sparks

Margaret AtwoodStone Mattress

Stone Mattress

Margaret Atwood

Sherrilyn KenyonFantasy Lover

Fantasy Lover

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Romy HausmannSleepless

Sleepless

Romy Hausmann

Tad WilliamsStone of Farewell

Stone of Farewell

Tad Williams

Life-Rediscovery Journeys

Life-Rediscovery Journeys invite readers on transformative adventures, where protagonists find new paths and purposes. Ideal for those seeking inspiration and tales of personal growth.

Robyn CarrHarvest Moon

Harvest Moon

by Robyn Carr

Saskia SarginsonHow It Ends

How It Ends

by Saskia Sarginson

Libby PageThe 24-Hour Café

The 24-Hour Café

by Libby Page

Raven KennedyGold

Gold

by Raven Kennedy

Ela LeeJaded

Jaded

by Ela Lee

Katie HollandHunting Briar

Hunting Briar

by Katie Holland

Ann FisherGeschäftsfrau, Hobbyhure, Sexsklavin

Geschäftsfrau, Hobbyhure, Sexsklavin

by Ann Fisher

Tom RachmanThe Imposters

The Imposters

by Tom Rachman

Jill BearupJust Stab Me Now

Just Stab Me Now

by Jill Bearup

Stephen BuoroThe Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

by Stephen Buoro

Luna JoyaTides of Time (The Legacy, #0)

Tides of Time (The Legacy, #0)

by Luna Joya

Erin DoomThe Tearsmith

The Tearsmith

by Erin Doom

Toshikazu KawaguchiBefore We Forget Kindness

Before We Forget Kindness

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Rebecca YarrosIron Flame

Iron Flame

by Rebecca Yarros

Angie CruzHow Not to Drown in a Glass of Water

How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water

by Angie Cruz

Holly SmaleModel Misfit

Model Misfit

by Holly Smale

Ruth ReichlThe Paris Novel

The Paris Novel

by Ruth Reichl

Abi DaréAnd So I Roar

And So I Roar

by Abi Daré

Sanaka HiiragiThe Lantern of Lost Memories

The Lantern of Lost Memories

by Sanaka Hiiragi

Geneva LeeFilthy Rich Vampires: For Eternity

Filthy Rich Vampires: For Eternity

by Geneva Lee

Lucinda RileyThe Storm Sister

The Storm Sister

by Lucinda Riley

John StreleckyReconnection- A Third Visit to The Café on the Edge of the World

Reconnection- A Third Visit to The Café on the Edge of the World

by John Strelecky

Laetitia ColombaniThe Braid

The Braid

by Laetitia Colombani

Robert Louis StevensonThe Black Arrow

The Black Arrow

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Kristin HannahNight Road

Night Road

by Kristin Hannah

David MitchellCloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas

by David Mitchell

Ella BermanThe Comeback

The Comeback

by Ella Berman

Hanya YanagiharaThe People in the Trees

The People in the Trees

by Hanya Yanagihara

Carol Ann DuffyThe World's Wife

The World's Wife

by Carol Ann Duffy

Clare Richards, Yeon SominThe Healing Season of Pottery

The Healing Season of Pottery

by Clare Richards, Yeon Somin

Show all

Quiet Desperation

Quiet Desperation captures the subtle struggles of everyday life. These introspective stories resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced portrayals of human emotion and resilience.

John BanvilleThe Sea

The Sea

by John Banville

Charles MungoshiWaiting for the Rain

Waiting for the Rain

by Charles Mungoshi

Alex MichaelidesThe Fury

The Fury

by Alex Michaelides

Lily KingFive Tuesdays in Winter

Five Tuesdays in Winter

by Lily King

Jente Posthuma, Sarah Timmer HarveyWhat I'd Rather Not Think About

What I'd Rather Not Think About

by Jente Posthuma, Sarah Timmer Harvey

Sheila ArmstrongFalling Animals

Falling Animals

by Sheila Armstrong

Hanna AlkafThe Girl and the Ghost

The Girl and the Ghost

by Hanna Alkaf

Sierra SimoneMidnight Mass (Special Edition)

Midnight Mass (Special Edition)

by Sierra Simone

Sarah PennerPenner, S: Lost Apothecary

Penner, S: Lost Apothecary

by Sarah Penner

Caleb Azumah NelsonOpen Water

Open Water

by Caleb Azumah Nelson

Huma QureshiThings We Do Not Tell the People We Love

Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love

by Huma Qureshi

Elin Hilderbrand28 Summers

28 Summers

by Elin Hilderbrand

Sarah MossSummerwater

Summerwater

by Sarah Moss

Clarissa GoenawanThe Perfect World of Miwako Sumida

The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida

by Clarissa Goenawan

Jeff ZentnerIn the Wild Light

In the Wild Light

by Jeff Zentner

Karen Thompson WalkerThe Dreamers

The Dreamers

by Karen Thompson Walker

Louise GlückAverno

Averno

by Louise Glück

Mikki Daughtry, Rachael LippincottAll This Time

All This Time

by Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott

Jaye Robin BrownThe Meaning of Birds

The Meaning of Birds

by Jaye Robin Brown

Douglas AdamsMostly Harmless

Mostly Harmless

by Douglas Adams

Iona GreyThe Glittering Hour

The Glittering Hour

by Iona Grey

Cecelia AhernPS, I Love You

PS, I Love You

by Cecelia Ahern

Anne Griffin - undifferentiatedWhen All is Said

When All is Said

by Anne Griffin - undifferentiated

Nina LaCourWe Are Okay

We Are Okay

by Nina LaCour

Alessandro BariccoSilk

Silk

by Alessandro Baricco

Diana EvansOrdinary People

Ordinary People

by Diana Evans

Michelle de KretserThe Life to Come

The Life to Come

by Michelle de Kretser

Virginia WoolfTo the Lighthouse

To the Lighthouse

by Virginia Woolf

E. LockhartWe Were Liars

We Were Liars

by E. Lockhart

AtticusThe Dark Between Stars

The Dark Between Stars

by Atticus

Show all

Romantic Comedies

Romantic Comedies bring humor and heart to the romance genre, offering lighthearted tales filled with witty banter and charming mishaps. Perfect for readers who enjoy a good laugh with their love stories, these books promise to entertain and delight.

Vi KeelandBossman

Bossman

by Vi Keeland

Stephanie ArcherFinn Rhodes Forever

Finn Rhodes Forever

by Stephanie Archer

Beau BrownThe Cop and His Omega

The Cop and His Omega

by Beau Brown

Jo WatsonLove You, Love You Not

Love You, Love You Not

by Jo Watson

Lyla SageDone and Dusted

Done and Dusted

by Lyla Sage

Jodi RedfordKinky Curves (Kinky Chronicles, #4)

Kinky Curves (Kinky Chronicles, #4)

by Jodi Redford

Marian KeyesMy Favourite Mistake

My Favourite Mistake

by Marian Keyes

Lynn PainterHappily Never After

Happily Never After

by Lynn Painter

Julie MurphyWestern Knight

Western Knight

by Julie Murphy

Elsie SilverReckless

Reckless

by Elsie Silver

Hannah GraceIcebreaker

Icebreaker

by Hannah Grace

Tessa DareThe Wallflower Wager

The Wallflower Wager

by Tessa Dare

Ella MaiseThe Hardest Fall

The Hardest Fall

by Ella Maise

Stephanie ArcherThe Wrong Mr Right

The Wrong Mr Right

by Stephanie Archer

Ashley Herring BlakeIris Kelly Doesn't Date

Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

by Ashley Herring Blake

Lucy ScoreThings We Left Behind

Things We Left Behind

by Lucy Score

Beth ReeklesFaking It

Faking It

by Beth Reekles

Laura BrowningThe Secret Ingredient (A Place to Call Home)

The Secret Ingredient (A Place to Call Home)

by Laura Browning

Ali HazelwoodUnder One Roof

Under One Roof

by Ali Hazelwood

Elsie SilverHeartless

Heartless

by Elsie Silver

Stephanie ArcherIn Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes

In Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes

by Stephanie Archer

Beth O'LearyThe Wake-Up Call

The Wake-Up Call

by Beth O'Leary

Tarah DeWittSavor It

Savor It

by Tarah DeWitt

Jennifer HennessyDegrees of Engagement

Degrees of Engagement

by Jennifer Hennessy

Chloe LieseEverything for You

Everything for You

by Chloe Liese

Jessica Joyce ChristieYou, With a View

You, With a View

by Jessica Joyce Christie

Catherine AlliottThe Wedding Day - Abridged

The Wedding Day - Abridged

by Catherine Alliott

Lily KingWriters & Lovers

Writers & Lovers

by Lily King

Emily RathPucking Around

Pucking Around

by Emily Rath

Ella MaiseMarriage for One

Marriage for One

by Ella Maise

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.

J. K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

by J. K. Rowling

Veronica RothDivergent

Divergent

by Veronica Roth

Delia OwensWhere the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

Where the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

by Delia Owens

Anthony DoerrAll the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

Frank HerbertDune

Dune

by Frank Herbert

William GoldingLord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab, Victoria SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab et al.

E. B. White, Guillermo Solana AlonsoCharlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White, Guillermo Solana Alonso

Madeline MillerCirce

Circe

by Madeline Miller

John SteinbeckOf Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Bram StokerDracula

Dracula

by Bram Stoker

Christopher PaoliniEragon

Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Christina Lamb, Malala YousafzaiI Am Malala

I Am Malala

by Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and The Six

Daisy Jones and The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

Kurt VonnegutSlaughterhouse 5

Slaughterhouse 5

by Kurt Vonnegut

Holly JacksonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

by Holly Jackson

Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle

André AcimanCall Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name

by André Aciman

Charles Dixon, J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit

The Hobbit

by Charles Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . Montgomery

Karen M. McManusOne of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Patrick RothfussThe Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

Alice OsemanHeartstopper Volume 1

Heartstopper Volume 1

by Alice Oseman

Sarah J. MaasCrown of Midnight

Crown of Midnight

by Sarah J. Maas

William ShakespeareHamlet

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Show all

Romance

Step into a world where hearts flutter and emotions run high with our captivating selection of romance books. From tales of timeless love to modern-day fairy tales, these stories promise to sweep you off your feet.

Sarah J. MaasHouse of Earth and Blood

House of Earth and Blood

by Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. MaasHeir of Fire

Heir of Fire

by Sarah J. Maas

Jane AustenPersuasion

Persuasion

by Jane Austen

Casey McQuistonOne Last Stop

One Last Stop

by Casey McQuiston

Sarah J. MaasQueen of Shadows

Queen of Shadows

by Sarah J. Maas

Alice OsemanHeartstopper Volume 2

Heartstopper Volume 2

by Alice Oseman

Tricia LevensellerThe Shadows Between Us

The Shadows Between Us

by Tricia Levenseller

Tricia LevensellerDaughter of the Pirate King

Daughter of the Pirate King

by Tricia Levenseller

Tahereh MafiUnravel Me

Unravel Me

by Tahereh Mafi

Elle KennedyThe Mistake

The Mistake

by Elle Kennedy

Alice OsemanHeartstopper Volume 4

Heartstopper Volume 4

by Alice Oseman

Beth O'LearyThe Flatshare

The Flatshare

by Beth O'Leary

Tracy WolffCrave

Crave

by Tracy Wolff

David NichollsOne Day

One Day

by David Nicholls

Julia QuinnBridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton

Bridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton

by Julia Quinn

Kerri ManiscalcoKingdom of the Cursed

Kingdom of the Cursed

by Kerri Maniscalco

Elle KennedyThe Goal

The Goal

by Elle Kennedy

Nicholas SparksThe Wish

The Wish

by Nicholas Sparks

Stephanie GarberFinale

Finale

by Stephanie Garber

Colleen HooverIt Ends With Us

It Ends With Us

by Colleen Hoover

Mia SheridanArcher's Voice

Archer's Voice

by Mia Sheridan

Rachel Joyce, Yisi QiaoThe Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry

by Rachel Joyce, Yisi Qiao

Jodi PicoultWish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

by Jodi Picoult

Robinne LeeThe Idea of You

The Idea of You

by Robinne Lee

Toshikazu KawaguchiBefore the Coffee Gets Cold

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Elle KennedyThe Dare

The Dare

by Elle Kennedy

Show all

Fiction

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fiction books, where every page invites you into a new universe. From heartwarming tales of quirky small towns to gripping narratives of modern love dilemmas, our collection offers something for every reader.