July 7, 2024

A parable on society centred around keeping a pet duck

Three short stories, which in order of enjoyment, I would put あひる、森の兄妹、おばあちゃんの家.

Each have very simple, childlike descriptions, but infused in them is a sense of unease.

What really impressed me was Imamura's creativeness, especially モリオ, who sweats so much while reading his favourite manga that it's drenched through.

I would really recommend for a first book for a Japanese learner.

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urikk2npg graded
on February 19, 2025
similar in difficulty to伊藤潤二傑作集 1 富江 上L25
urikk2npg graded
on December 10, 2024
easier than一房の葡萄L26
urikk2npg graded
on October 9, 2024
similar in difficulty toギョ 1L26
urikk2npg graded
on August 29, 2024
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024
easier thanスーパーカブL28
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024
similar in difficulty to海になみだはいらないL27
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024
easier than木になった亜沙L26
urikk2npg graded
on July 7, 2024