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Newest Review: ... when a former wartime colleague contacts him to let him know that he is likely to be accused of being a war criminal and that ... more

 ... he must go into hiding to avoid capture. Living on his wits and relying on the confusion that the war has wrought upon Japan, he moves from place to place, in constant fear of being caught. At the same time, he reads in the press about the capture of his superiors and their placing of blame on their subordinates. Will he be able to escape capture? If not, will his life ever return to normal? This was not a pleasant read, but it was moving. It really brought home some issues that are relevant to today’s society; ma...more

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Crowned ReviewOne Man's Justice - Akira Yoshimura: Japanese war crimes? (844 words)
by - written on 15/11/06 (Very useful, 180 readings)
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Having developed quite a liking for Japanese fiction recently, I picked this one up simply because it was written by a Japanese author. Once at home, I was slightly disappointed to find that it is about the aftermath of the Second World War, a subject that I find painful and prefer not to think about when reading fiction. I would probably have put it aside, but there was something in the introduction that caught my attention and so I decided to give it a go. It was not a particularly easy read and there was a time when I nearly gave up on it; however, on the whole, it was a thought-provoking read. As a University graduate, Takuya held a position of some ...  Read the complete review

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