Yoshimura, Akira
On Parole
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156011471
- author:
- Yoshimura, Akira
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Shiro Kikutani's life has been reduced to a series of routines, a fragile existence after sixteen years in prison. Now, as he navigates the unfamiliar world outside, he must confront the traumas of his past and the harsh realities of freedom. In this spare yet powerful novel, Akira Yoshimura explores the psychology of a quiet man struggling to find his place in a society that seems determined to punish him. As Kikutani tries to rebuild his life, he is drawn back to the scene of his crime, a reminder of the guilt and redemption that haunt him. Yoshimura's novel raises important questions about the conditions of freedom in an unforgiving world, and the true cost of forgiveness. A thought-provoking and deeply human story, On Parole is a powerful exploration of the human condition.