Sweet Bean Paste (novel)
| Author | Durian Sukegawa (pen name) |
|---|---|
| Language | Japanese |
| Set in | Japan |
| Publisher | OneWorld Publications |
| Publication place | Japan |
Published in English | 2017 |
| ISBN | 1786071959 |
Sweet Bean Paste (Japanese: あん, Hepburn: An) is a 2013 novel by Japanese author Durian Sukegawa (pen name for Tetsuya Akikawa). It tells the story of an elderly woman, a middle-aged man, and a young girl who come together in an unusual companionship to explore friendship, life, and meaning. The English translation, by Alison Watts was published in 2017.