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Afi is Currently Reading

Afi (WhatAfiReads) is currently reading

A Sorrow Beyond Dreams

by Peter Handke

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Apr 28, 2026 06:51AM

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Schoolgirl

by Osamu Dazai

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Jan 19, 2026 07:20AM

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No One Knows: Stories

by Osamu Dazai

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"1) Lantern - 3.75/5 stars

Such a simple story with a powerful message behind it. Happiness is perceived differently by different people, and sometimes happiness can be found in the smallest of things - only for those who are looking for it.

The societal judgment towards women especially, where you are either portrayed as meek or crazy. At the end, its up to us to be the people that we make of to be," — Jan 18, 2026 04:21AM

Jan 18, 2026 04:19AM

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Afi ’s Notes & Highlights

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

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The place I like best in this world is the kitchen. No matter where it is, no matter what kind, if it’s a kitchen, if it’s a place where they make food, it’s fine with me.