"The Housekeeper and the Professor" by Yoko Ogawa revolves around a brilliant math professor whose memory lasts only eighty minutes due to a traumatic brain injury. Each morning, his memories reset, and the only constants in his life are his fondness for numbers and his trusting relationship with his housekeeper and, eventually, her young son. Despite the professor's limited memory, they begin to form a familial bond expressed through the language of mathematics and the everyday kindnesses they share.Ogawa’s writing is elegantly clear, capturing the poignancy and quiet drama of their daily interactions. The novel reveals how memory and connection can transcend the typical boundaries of time and human limitations.
Bottom line :
It’s a heartfelt reminder of the ways in which we, as human beings, strive to connect with one another through whatever means available.
Rating: 8.3/10
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