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Kogito Choko, a renowned novelist, returns to his hometown village in search of a red suitcase rumored to contain documents revealing his father's death during World War II. The loss of his father, a father and son, has driven Choko to create fictional narratives to process the grief. When the contents of the suitcase turn out to be more than just a source of inspiration, Choko must confront the past and embrace the truth. The novel explores themes of trauma, memory, and the weight of historical responsibility.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Kenzaburō Ōe
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