The Dilemmas of Working Women - The classic Japanese feminist fiction that inspired Asako Yuzuki, author of Butter

'Witty, wise and thought-provoking' Cecelia Ahern
'Crackles and pops with humour, empathy and intelligence' Lisa Owens, author of Not Working
'So brilliantly written' Roxy Dunn, author of As Young as This
'[Will] rattle your heart and brain' Dakota Johnson

Izumi needs to get a job.
Haruka needs to stop talking about how she once had cancer.
Katō needs to get through a shift at the convenience store without being harassed.
Mito needs to break up with her boyfriend - or marry him.
Sumie just needs somewhere to live.