Palaver by Bryan Washington
Set between Tokyo, Houston, and Jamaica, Palaver follows a young man working as an English tutor in Tokyo who spends his nights at a gay bar and maintains a complicated relationship with a married man. Estranged from his family, he is surprised when his mother arrives unannounced after ten years, prompting tense, candid encounters—often mediated by his cat, Taro. As they share meals, conversations, and a trip to Nara, both confront past hurts and reassess what “home” and family might mean. The novel quietly explores forgiveness, identity, and the fragile bonds that reconnect people.
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- Published
- 2025
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- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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