The Makioka sisters

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530 pages

English language

Published Oct. 30, 1995 by Vintage Books.

ISBN:
978-0-679-76164-8
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The outstanding Japanese novelist of the century...The Makioka Sisters is his greatest book' Edmund White, New York Times Book ReviewTanizaki's masterpiece is the story of four sisters, and the declining fortunes of a traditional Japanese family. It is a loving and nostalgic recreation of the sumptuous, intricate upper-class life of Osaka immediately before World War Two. With surgical precision, Tanizaki lays bare the sinews of pride, and brings a vanished era to vibrant life.

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what a pleasure to read Tanizaki!

I really enjoyed this book, learnt a lot of things about japanese society in the 40s and got close to the Makioka family without any issue, each character was very well written and I enjoyed reading about their struggles and daily life.

can't wait to read more of this author!