About Prison of Loneliness (A Thought-Provoking Psychological Novel With a Heartbreaking Twist Book 1):
Trapped in trauma, alone abroad, and loathing the covid lockdown.
Japanese Kigaiko Wazawai knows: if she cannot feel whole, it won’t be the Corona virus that will kill her.
Guided by philosophical discussions with her grandfather, and metaphorical dreams, Kigai ventures into a journey of self-discovery and online dating, and the Korean-American Jacob Isdadi she gets to know soon becomes a close companion.
However, their path is full of obstacles: her unprocessed trauma pulls her back; the pandemic blocks them from meeting; and if the present wasn’t enough, the historically tense Japanese-Korean relation forms additional stumbling blocks.
Kigai fights through a labyrinth of different approaches to escape her inner prison until there seems no way past a compromise: not reaching her destination, or losing the man she loves.
This melancholic, yet hopeful novel with a heartbreaking twist will abduct you into the mind-swirling depth of psychological literary fiction and inspire your self-help journey.
Will she find freedom? Find out.
For which audience is it written?
Depending on the interests, the book can appeal to people:
– Fighting with or wanting to understand mental health (loneliness, trauma, PTSD, depression, rape, grief)
– Living abroad or intrigued by Asian culture (Japanese, Korean)
– Wanting to learn about relationship theory through a story rather than a textbook (toxic relationships, love languages, attachment styles, online dating)
Which genre do you attribute this book to?
The novel has all elements of upmarket fiction.
With psychological self-development as the backbone of the story, this is literary fiction.
The tragic love story brings an additional layer of modern romance and women’s fiction.
Real-life events inspired many descriptions and actions, so it could even be called auto-fiction.
Cultural differences between one’s home country and country of residence, as well as in the interactions with other people, justify the classification as world literature.
Available Bonus Material
Discussion Guide
Are you in a book club? The included discussion guide covers character development, mental health, Asian cultures, partner relationships and more.
The Prison Dreams Uncut
Kigai forgot many details about her dreams as she woke up. Relive the dreams of Kigai as if they were real. More details about this bonus in the book.
The Interpretation Help
Reading the novel you will theorise about the metaphors, but you won’t know if you are right. Check out this sheet and understand all the elements. More details about this bonus in the book.
The Deciphering Game
Participate in the deciphering game and win an invitation to a live stream with the author, an interview for your social media/blog/podcast, or a private conversation with the author, if you prefer. More details about this bonus in the book.
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Author Bio:
Helping people define their identity and find their place in society.
Dr Yuki Carlsson, author of psychological literary fiction novel Prison of Loneliness, is on a mission. Back in school already, Yuki founded the “Students for Students” initiative to support their peers with their mental health, self-development and inclusion, joined the LGBTQ+ and kink community, and has lived in six different countries in Asia, Europe and North America to understand different perspectives on life and the world. Now, they are sharing their experience through their novels to inspire and to create awareness.