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Book Review of The Girl Who Played Go : A Novel (Vintage)

The Girl Who Played Go : A Novel (Vintage)
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As the Japanese military invades 1940s Manchuria a young girl approaches her own sexual coming-of-age. Drawn into a complex triangle with 2 boys whe distracts herself with the game of go ina a public square. unbeknownst to her, the most worthy opponent is a Japanese soldier in disguise. captivated by her the soldier finds his loyalties challenged.