Description
In a world where memory can be traced like a shoreline, a young protagonist returns to a place shaped by loss, inheritance, and the quiet evidence left behind. As she uncovers the stories embedded in objects and landscapes—especially the shells that seem to “hold” what people can’t say—she is drawn into a mystery of family history and personal belonging. Blending lyrical observation with suspenseful discovery, the novel explores themes of grief, resilience, and the ways we translate the past into meaning. Mai Ishizawa’s distinctive, emotionally precise storytelling invites readers to feel the pull of what’s missing while following the fragile, determined steps toward understanding.
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paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2025
160 pages
ISBN: 9780811237796
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First Published
2025
Language
eng
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