About the Author
About the Author
Sanaka Hiiragi was born in 1974 in the Kagawa Prefecture. She graduated from Kobe Women's University, majored in literature, and completed her studies at Himeji Dokkyo University. After living and working overseas as a Japanese Language teacher for 7 years, her debut novel The Battle of Marriage Island was nominated for the Konomys Award in 2012 and was chosen as The Hidden Jade by the editors in 2013. She is a big fan of cameras, photography, and kimono art.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A complex tale of humanity and how small interactions can change the course of a life."--Kirkus
"Hiiragi shows the characters' humanity in her thoughtful narrative."
--Asian Review of Books
--Asian Review of Books
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Pub date:
2024-09-17
Length:
208 pages
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