Milena Michiko Flaar's Mr Kato Plays Family is an eccentric second-lease-on-life novel for fans of A Man Called Ove and Beautiful World, Where Are You. Mr Katoa curmudgeon and recent retireefinds his only solace during his daily walks, where he wonders how his life went wrong and daydreams about getting a dog (which his wife wont allow). During one of these walks, he is approached by a young woman who calls herself Mie, who invites him to join her business Happy Family, which hires people to act as part-time relatives or acquaintances; helping clients in need of a family member, for whatever reason, if only for a day. At first reluctant, but then intrigued, he takes the job without telling his wife or adult children. Through the many roles he takes on, Mr Kato rediscovers the excitement and spontaneity of life, and re-examines his role in his own family. Using lessons learned with his play families, he strives to reconnect with his loved ones, to become the father and husband they deserve, and to live the life hes always wanted.
- | Author: Milena Michiko Flaar
- | Publisher: Forge Books
- | Publication Date: Jun 20, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 208 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1250842492
- | ISBN-13: 9781250842497