Books like Thes ailor who fell from grace with the sea by 三島由紀夫
The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With the Sea follows a group of thirteen‑year‑old boys who reject adult hypocrisy and cultivate a brutal brand of "objectivity." Their world is rocked when one boy’s mother takes a lover, a ship’s officer, whom they initially idolise. When the officer’s gentle nature reveals itself, the boys feel betrayed and respond with violence, exposing the fragile line between youthful idealism and harsh reality.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: 三島由紀夫
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