Takuji Ichikawa Livres

Depuis la mort de sa femme Mio, Takumi vit seul avec son fils Yûji, âgé de six ans. Il gère le quotidien et l'éducation de son fils du mieux qu'il peut. Une seule chose le fait tenir, la promesse faite par Mio qu'elle reviendrait avec la pluie. Le premier jour de la saison humide, cette promesse se réalise. Durant six semaines, le temps se suspend pour Mio et Takumi.

In a society rife with conflict and a world on the edge of extinction, who should we turn to for answers: society's strongest or weakest? This is the question Takuji Ichikawa, one of Japan's most imaginative and unusual authors, poses in The Refugees' Daughter , a magical modern parable for our troubled times. Through this terrifying and dreamlike dystopia, a young girl is amongst those fleeing their homes and seeking safety. From Ichikawa, a Japanese author whose books sell in the millions, comes a thought provoking piece which addresses themes of humanity, responsibility and the need to have a place to call home. Exploring power, patriarchy, strength and freedom, this vision of a frighteningly familiar world asks vital questions. Translated by Emily Balistrieri, The Refugees' Daughter is a powerful, poignant and utterly relevant tale that will resound in the minds of everyone who has ever searched for hope. Red Circle Minis: Original, Short and Compelling Reads The Refugees' Daughter is part of Red Circle Minis , a series of short captivating books by Japan's finest contemporary writers that brings the narratives and voices of Japan together as never before. Each book is a first edition written specifically for the series and is being published in English first.

最初から世界の終わり。最後まで世界の終わり。けれど、優しさと愛しさと、さみしさでいっぱいの終わり。最高の“愛の物語”が、再び誕生。