This novel may use the diary format to give a very personal and unfiltered view of the old man's life. The 'mad' aspect could be due to various factors such as unfulfilled desires, loneliness, or a sense of being left behind by society. It might also show his relationship with his family, friends, or neighbors in a unique light.
Yes, there are. For example, 'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto is a well - known Japanese novel. It often explores themes like family, loss, and the comfort found in the kitchen, which is presented as a warm and nurturing place in the story.
One possible theme could be the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The old man's madness might be related to his struggle to come to terms with his own mortality.
There were a few novels similar to " Kitchen Knife Maniac " that he could recommend. These novels included " Cyber Monk,"" Heavenly Clothes,"" A Man Encountering Snow,"" A Man in Rome, Just Became a Prince," and so on. These novels might have similar plots or topics as " Kitchen Knife Maniac," but the specific content needed further understanding.
One main theme is often family. The kitchen is a central place in a home where family members gather, so in Japanese novels it can represent family bonds, like the passing down of family recipes. For example, in 'Kitchen' by Banana Yoshimoto, the kitchen is a place where the characters find a sense of home and connection.
Another possibility is that there could be some detective or mystery Japanese novels where the kitchen is a significant setting. For example, perhaps a crime occurs in the kitchen and the whole story unfolds around the investigation of that event, though I'm not sure of a specific title at the moment.
There might be some lesser - known novels too. You could explore works by contemporary Japanese authors. Sometimes, in novels about family life or coming - of - age stories in Japan, the kitchen is a common backdrop. It can be a place where family members interact, secrets are shared, or where the protagonist has important self - realizations.
There were a few novels about the old man's main character that he could recommend. First of all," I'm Worried About the Main Character " was a fantasy novel about a different world. The main character's name was Ado, and he became an old man after transmigrating to the Myriad Worlds Trading System. He accidentally turned into a slave and sang. In addition," Master Gives Me a Pot " was also a story about the protagonist acknowledging the old man as his master. The old man even gave him a pot. In addition," The Eldest Brother of Spirit Sword Sect " was also a fantasy novel. The main character, Ye Kai, was a young man who was mistaken by the old men of Spirit Sword Sect as the Eldest Brother. These novels all had plots with the old man as the main character, so they could be recommended.