An Artist of the Floating World
3 journalers for this copy...
Blurb:
It is 1948. Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson, and his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars. His should be a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and a career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to gow over his serenity.
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An amazing character study and at the same time a portrait of pre- and post-war Japan, very subtle, refined, restrained, and beautifully written. I didn't expect anything less from Ishiguro...
It is 1948. Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his house repairs, his two grown daughters and his grandson, and his evenings drinking with old associates in quiet lantern-lit bars. His should be a tranquil retirement. But as his memories continually return to the past - to a life and a career deeply touched by the rise of Japanese militarism - a dark shadow begins to gow over his serenity.
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An amazing character study and at the same time a portrait of pre- and post-war Japan, very subtle, refined, restrained, and beautifully written. I didn't expect anything less from Ishiguro...
Wishlist Surprise
Have a great day!
Vielen Dank. Kazuo Ishiguro ist mein Lieblingsautor!
What a wonderful story, one of the best I read this year
ETA: reserved for Mainz
ETA: reserved for Mainz
Journal Entry 5 by Lamilla at Haus der Jugend - BC Convention 2019 in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Released 4 yrs ago (4/26/2019 UTC) at Haus der Jugend - BC Convention 2019 in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany
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You've found a travelling book. Hurray!
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
The book's journey continues by its finder's cooperation and creativity. By making a journal entry on this book, you can add to the book's story as it travels from reader to reader around the world.
Enjoy your reading!
Привет!
Спасибо, что нашли время зайти на сайт и сделать запись в журнале! Напишите, когда и где вы нашли книгу.
Перед тем, как попасть к Вам, она побывала в других уголках света. История ее путешествий записана на сайте, и теперь к ней добавился еще один пункт. Я очень рада, что она нашла нового читателя в Вашем лице.
Won this at the book swap at the BC Con. Thanks so much for sharing. I love Ishiguro's books and do not doubt I'll enjoy this as well.
