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Black Rain (Japan's Modern Writers S.)
Black Rain - Japan's Modern Writers S.
Author: Masuji Ibuse, John Bester
Black Rain is centered around the story of a young woman who was caught in the radioactive "black rain" that fell after the bombing of Hiroshima. lbuse bases his tale on real-life diaries and interviews with victims of the holocaust; the result is a book that is free from sentimentality yet manages to reveal the magnitude of the human suffering ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780870113642
ISBN-10: 087011364X
Publication Date: 7/8/1997
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Kodansha America
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This powerful novel relates the impact and aftereffects of the atomic bomb on its civilian victims through their eyes. Absolutely engrossing, well-told tale; should be required reading.
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Very interesting book about the effects of the nuclear attack on those who survived. well written its easier to get sucked into the main characters perspective.

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A book I would recommend for all to read. A great depiction of the aftermath of dropping the atomic bomb. I can see more vividly why such a weapon is so horrific. I didn't rate the book higher because I don't think the writing itself was extraordinary.. That could be due to translation issues, however. Glad I read the book. It is classifies as fiction, but apparently the author did extensive research and some of the characters were real people. Enjoy!


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