Fifty Words for Rain

Asha Lemmie tells a heartbreakingly beautiful story of family, identity, and the struggles of being a mixed-race woman in post-World War II Japan. Nori, abandoned by her mother and rejected by her aristocratic family, must navigate a world that refuses to accept her. Lemmie’s debut novel explores the complexities of race, inheritance, and the search for belonging, while offering a vivid portrait of a woman’s resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. This deeply emotional tale brings a fresh perspective on the challenges of growing up in a world that doesn’t understand you.