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Abe Sora, a seventeen‑year‑old Japanese student diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, grapples with the physical and emotional toll of a terminal disease. Seeking support beyond his isolated home, he turns to an online chat group where he meets new friends who help him navigate his thoughts about assisted suicide. The story explores the bonds he forms, the delicate mother‑son relationship, and the broader social themes surrounding single‑parent families in contemporary Japan.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Sarah Benwell
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