Spontaneous Acts

Published in North America as Paul Celan and the Trans-Tibetan Angel

“Tawada is a master of defamiliarization and ultimately of the unity that can arise from the discord of human consciousness. I read Spontaneous Acts in a state of fascination and wonder.” —Elizabeth McKenzie

“Tawada disrupts our perception and reveals the terror and beauty of our world as we get lost in it, and regain our footing through reading her novels.” —Kit Fan

“This slim novel is a beautiful reflection on nationality, friendship and the value of art.” —Dazed

“[A]n immersive and mesmerising expression of friendship, language, conversation, music and most importantly, of seeing and being seen.” —nb. Magazine

“[A]n ode to connection and writing that, beautifully, makes sure to fall just short of being completely understood.” —The Conversation

“Yoko Tawada is one of the most inventive and thrilling voices in literature today. […] I often found myself writing down whole sentences, delighting in the wordplay and appreciating her wisdom.” —Rosie Goldsmith, European Literature Network