Try number two about the reading thing. Since June of 2007 I've read more than 20 books! More than I've read in the last 20 years, which makes not having traditional TV at the ready worth any inconvenience. I've just finished reading "The Box Man" by Kobo Abe, a Japanese author.
Where do I start about this incredible book. First it was fascinating to read what is essentially contemporary Japanese literature and that's worth the read in and of itself. The juxtaposition of dreams and reality doesn't really communicate the read. I read if often before going to bed and the dreaminess of it all often bled into my dreams in a surprising way.
As someone who is a loner, the idea of being a box man was really intriguing, but the point about the lack of solace in isolation was also well taken. Not for everyone, however if you're looking for something different with an international lean that both stretches and bridges the cultural gap, I'd recommend this quick read.
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Exploring the travels and readings of a US expat living in the UK.
