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Karen
Apr 17, 2023 rated it really liked it
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I've been wanting to read more by Mishima. I believe I read a short story by him in a collection of Japanese short stories. I really enjoyed this. ...more
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Marje
Jun 20, 2017 rated it it was amazing
An exquisitely told perfect jewel of a love story of people who live so close to the sea that it symbolizes their very lives.

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Sad but typical Japanese love story. Don't expect a happy ending. ...more
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