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Overview: デビュー作にして、第165回芥川賞受賞作!コロナ禍が影を落とす異国の街に、9年前の光景が重なり合う。静謐な祈りをこめて描く鎮魂の物語。 ドイツの学術都市に暮らす私の元に、震災で行方不明になったはずの友人が現れる。人を隔てる距離と時間を言葉で埋めてゆく、現実と記憶の肖像画。第64回群像新人文学賞受賞作にして、第165回芥川賞受賞作。(群像新人文学賞 選評より)記憶や内面、歴史や時間、ここと別のところなど、何層にも重なり合う世界を、今、この場所として描くことに挑んでいる小説ーー柴崎友香氏人文的教養溢れる大人の傑作。曖昧な記憶を磨き上げ、それを丹念なコトバのオブジェに加工するという独自の祈りの手法を開発した――島田雅彦氏犠牲者ではない語り手を用意して、生者でも死者でもない「行方不明者」に焦点を絞った点で、すばらしい。清潔感がある。――古川日出男氏

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I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Laura King
Laura King February 28, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Eric  Davis
Eric Davis June 26, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Nicholas Martin
Nicholas Martin September 13, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
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