Dear Mr. Kawabata
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Book Overview
A mesmerising and haunting tale of a young dying Lebanese man. In his mind he writes to Japanese writer, Mr Kawabata, arguing with his ideas of free will, living and dying. A bitter-sweet account of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0704381133
ISBN13:9780704381131
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:Quartet Books (UK)
Length:166 Pages
Weight:2.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.9" x 7.7"
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A window into another world -- and another soul.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
If you are like me, and have never closely encountered Lebanese literature, you are likely to find this book a revelation. From the first pages, the story rises to an emotional height that is sustained throughout the story. That the protagonist addresses himself to the long-dead Japanese novelist only underscores the confusion of his life, as well as a certain detachment from reality.The reader gets an amazing opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a young Arab man. We walk with the boy through the life in a backwards village that is full of medieval feuds, and is soaked in ancient traditions. We follow the teenager as his quest to fight injustice brings him right into a dangerous and highly politicized war. Finally, we see a tired man looking back at his old self, and trying to make sense out of his own life.Even though I couldn't disagree more with the protagonist's political goals, I could not help but sympathize with him. It is rare to find a book that can show readers that underneath many actions lie simply the emotions of frustrated young people.
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