Dogs and Punching BagsBy: Kaori Ozaki From Kaori Ozaki, author of the gods lie. and Mermaid Prince, comes another poignant exploration of love, family, and belonging. After leaving her isolating life in Tokyo, 34 year old Nichiko returns to her remote island hometown for her estranged alcoholic fathers final days. There she meets Chimaki, an eccentric young man who stirs up old memoriesand feelings Nichiko had all but decided she no longer deserved. But despite his puppy