Description
In a Japan isolated from the world and grappling with the quiet aftermath of an unspecified disaster, an aging grandfather cares for his frail great-grandson. As the boy grows weaker, the grandfather reflects on the past, the evolution of language, and the Japan he once knew, creating a poignant narrative of memory and imagination. This novel explores themes of isolation, survival, and the enduring human condition against a backdrop of subtle, unsettling change. The story culminates in a secretive endeavor to find a child who can serve as an emissary to the outside world, hinting at a fragile hope for connection.
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paperback
New Directions
Published Apr 24, 2018
146 pages
ISBN: 9780811227636
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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