June 2023 - Andrew Blackman

I've read gulag memoirs before, but Shadows on the Tundra affected me even more deeply than the others—perhaps because of the age of the…

Stefanie on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I’ve been seeing this book pip up on lists all over the place but it never sounded all that interesting…” Feb 19, 21:30
Bellezza on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “This book will indeed stay with me a long time, and hopefully, be listed among those on the longlist for…” Feb 19, 18:45
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I’ve noticed that in a lot of the Japanese books I’ve read too, Bill. The writing style tends to be…” Feb 17, 11:38
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “Hi Silvia, Thanks for your comment! I’m really glad you liked the post, and thanks for what you said about…” Feb 17, 11:21
wadholloway on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I read Japanese books off and on, Murakami of course, but others too as I come across them. Perhaps it’s…” Feb 15, 18:31

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