Books
by Janichi Saga
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Confessions of a Yakuza |
Previously published as The Gambler's Tale, this record of the life of one of Japan's traditional gang bosses has just been reissued by a publishing house called Kodansha International. It is a real curiosity, if you can find it. The life of the boss is told by his doctor who over the years, with his patient's consent, taped their conversations. Utterly recognisable basic humanity in an utterly unrecognisable context. Fascinating!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 36 September 2006) |
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