Death Sentences by Chiaki Kawamata
by Will E • May 4, 2012 • Reviews • 2 Comments
An ambitious novel filled with great ideas, but marred by flat writing and an unclear message.
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The Briefcase by Hiromi Kawakami
by Will E • April 6, 2012 • Reviews • 0 Comments
A very well-written, pleasant story about two lonely people connecting, but lacks the oomph of Manazuru.
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by Will E • March 2, 2012 • Reviews
An essential collection of contemporary writers, with something for everyone.
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by Will E • February 10, 2012 • Reviews
Lying somewhere between a character study and a traditional thriller, The Thief doesn’t quite transcend the clichés it employs, but is enjoyable nonetheless.
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by Will E • January 20, 2012 • Reviews
A fun and thought-provoking blend of serious, inquisitive sci-fi and fun, action-packed sci-fi that is truly epic.
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by Will E • December 30, 2011 • Reviews
Manazuru by Hiromi Kawakami Translated by Michael Emmerich Counterpoint Manazuru is an excellent example of when language and style make up for any shortcomings in plot.
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by Will E • December 16, 2011 • Reviews
The Shadow of a Blue Cat by Naoyuki Ii Translated by Wayne P. Lammers Dalkey Archive Does a book about an average person’s life have to be just an average book?
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