"Green's writing is beautiful: it's just concise enough to make the stories tense and involving but it contains fascinating detail that evokes a strong sense of place. The stories' settings vary from domestic dilemmas to dystopian office dramas, with the angst ramped up accordingly. Placing the stories in Japan increases the importance of certain types of behaviours matching society's expectations, which potentially amplifies the embarrassment of these faux pas many times over. The characters find themselves in awkward situations, where they must face the consequences of their actions." -- TripFiction "Christopher Green peels back the layers of everyday life in Japan, exposing moments of introspection, weirdness and all gamut of emotions, with a charm, humour and equality of vision that underscores the essential humanity of Japanese and non-Japanese characters alike. A most rewarding read." --Alison Watts, translator of The Boy and the Dog and Sweet Bean Paste "Takeout Sushi is a wonderfully varied short story collection. The stories here range from the speculative to the realistic, but they're all united by sensitively written characters, and offer a unique glimpse into life in Japan (and other places too).

These are fine short stories with some brilliantly unexpected twists." --Jenna Warren, author of The Moon and Stars "Why isn't there more fiction about office life? I found myself asking this question as I devoured Christopher Green's sharply written stories which often feature men at work in Japan. Green has the ability to turn the most ordinary of situations--a salaryman ironing his pants, a commuter picking up objects dropped on the train floor--into an unexpected and entertaining tale. Takeout Sushi is a triumph from a fresh perspective." --Suzanne Kamata, author of The Baseball Widow and The Beautiful One Has Come: Stories.