Radiance

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Survivor of Hiroshima shares intimate story.

Radiance is a powerful novel that explores the aftermath of the atomic bomb through the eyes of Keiko, a survivor who is forced to confront her past and navigate a new life in America. The novel's most unique feature is its ability to delve into the intimate emotional experience of its protagonist, which allows readers to connect with and empathize with the trauma of war and its devastating effects on individuals. Readers who enjoy powerful, character-driven stories that explore complex themes such as guilt and healing will find Radiance to be an engaging and thought-provoking read.

  • Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Nominee (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Radiance

Regular price RM37.23 MYR
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ISBN: 9781844080182
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM62.07 MYR
Authors: Shaena Lambert
Publisher: Virago Press
Date of Publication: 2008-04-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.17
(rated by 148 readers)

Description

This is the story of an apparently innocent Japanese girl, a survivor of Hiroshima, and a young American suburban housewife who find themselves thrown together in a kind of intimacy that can surely only end in betrayal.
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Survivor of Hiroshima shares intimate story.

Radiance is a powerful novel that explores the aftermath of the atomic bomb through the eyes of Keiko, a survivor who is forced to confront her past and navigate a new life in America. The novel's most unique feature is its ability to delve into the intimate emotional experience of its protagonist, which allows readers to connect with and empathize with the trauma of war and its devastating effects on individuals. Readers who enjoy powerful, character-driven stories that explore complex themes such as guilt and healing will find Radiance to be an engaging and thought-provoking read.

  • Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Nominee (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.