Tokyorers in Berlin

[imomus]

At the risk of offending the pedant who took exception to my New York Times use of the term "Mujirers" for lovers of Muji, Berlin this week has been invaded by "Tokyorers": Digiki, Alin Huma, Shane Lester and Maki all hit town at the same time, partying and cross-dressing (courtesty Humana and various berufskleidung outlets) with longterm Berlin Tokyorers like Momus, Hisae, Kyoka and Sae.



One topic of conversation that came up amongst the Western Tokyorer boys was whether we're entirely nipposexual. Digiki answered with a firm no: "European women are amazing," he raved.



Looking at the gorgeous Lou Doillon, daughter of Jane Birkin and film director Jacques Doillon, you can't help agreeing: she's Patti Smith and Liza Minelli and, well, Jane Birkin all rolled into one. Her Cocorosie impersonation isn't bad, either.

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He asked to read it, but I prefer to give him a finished copy. And I warned him that it's possibly the world's silliest novel.

He likes John Fowles, Graham Swift, Kazuo Ishiguro...

[(Anonymous)]

John Fowles, eh? I liked The Magus when I was about 16; I have a feeling I'd find it rather juvenile now. I guess your brother gets postmodern kicks from The French Lieutenant's Woman. Personally I don't think Fowles has aged too well. Ishiguro is interesting though. But I find Swift's naturalism dull.

Hmm. I'd have thought your brother's tastes would be more cutting edge, rather than the usual Bookerish suspects.