Stolen child

Author: Kenzaburō ōe
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A new novel by the renowned Japanese writer and Nobel Prize laureate Kenzaburō ōe, a deeply personal coming-of-age story. This book is a new work inspired by ōe's reflections on the suicide of his brother-in-law, Toshio Imanishi, a well-known Japanese director. Imanishi and ōe were close friends in high school, and their shared passion for artistic creation sustained their bond for half a century. Before his suicide, Imanishi left behind 30 tapes, which became ōe's way of remembering his dear friend and attempting to communicate with his soul. The talented film director Goro commits suicide unexpectedly. As his close friend and brother-in-law, Kiyoshi Chiba is plunged into deep confusion. He listens to the dozens of tapes left behind by Goro, trying to uncover the mystery of his suicide by communicating with the deceased's soul. In this process, the youthful days they spent together gradually come into focus. The discovery of Goro's sketches from his lifetime further brings the truth closer to Kiyoshi.