Generally regarded as Okinawa's most adventurous and promising writer of fiction today.”Michael S. Molasky, University of MinnesotaIn the Woods of Memory is a powerful, thought-provoking novel that focuses on two incidents during the Battle of Okinawa, 1945: the sexual assault on Sayoko, 17, by four US soldiers and her friend Seiji’s attempt at revenge. Narrations through nine points of view, Japanese and American, from 1945 to the present day reveal the full complexity of events and how war trauma inevitably ripples through the generations.Akutagawa Prizewinner and activist Shun Medoruma was born in Okinawa. This is his first full-length work in English translation.
✔ Author(s): Shun Medoruma,Takuma Sminkey,Kyle Ikeda
✔ Title: In the Woods of Memory
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (33 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1611720370
✔ ISBN-13: 9781611720372
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about In the Woods of Memory by Shun Medoruma
Josephine Alvarez
This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Aileen Menzie
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
Tasha Cobbett
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
