The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is an incredible book. Take your time with it and read slowly and carefully.

Set in Japan in the 1780s, the story follows Jacob de Zoet, a young Dutch man from Holland, and his love for a Japanese woman. The author takes you on a unique journey through a richly detailed world.

This book is best suited to readers who enjoy a serious, immersive read and it may even challenge your memory as the plot unfolds.

Our group rating 4 out 5