The Refugees' Daughter

Name: The Refugees' Daughter
Brand: Red Circle
Price: 30.11 AUD

By: Takuji Ichikawa, Emily Balistrieri (Translator)

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Paperback | 23 November 2019

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80 Pages

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17.78 x 10.8 x 0.48

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In a society rife with conflict and a world on the edge of extinction, who should we turn to for answers: society's strongest or weakest? This is the question Takuji Ichikawa, one of Japan's most imaginative and unusual authors, poses in The Refugees' Daughter, a magical modern parable for our troubled times.

Through this terrifying and dreamlike dystopia, a young girl is amongst those fleeing their homes and seeking safety.

From Ichikawa, a Japanese author whose books sell in the millions, comes a thought provoking piece which addresses themes of humanity, responsibility and the need to have a place to call home.

Exploring power, patriarchy, strength and freedom, this vision of a frighteningly familiar world asks vital questions.

Translated by Emily Balistrieri,The Refugees' Daughter is a powerful, poignant and utterly relevant tale that will resound in the minds of everyone who has ever searched for hope.

Red Circle Minis: Original, Short and Compelling Reads

The Refugees' Daughter is part of Red Circle Minis, a series of short captivating books by Japan's finest contemporary writers that brings the narratives and voices of Japan together as never before. Each book is a first edition written specifically for the series and is being published in English first.

Industry Reviews

‘In a dystopian world in which human suffering knows no bounds, Takuji Ichikawa gives us a glimmer of hope. One immediately thinks of the Gospel of Matthew: 'Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.' With its moral undertones, this esoteric tale is apposite for our deeply divided society.’ Alex Pearl, author of Sleeping with the Blackbirds.

‘The power of his storytelling is due to the candour of the feelings expressed. As if, confusing reality, somewhat magically, is what makes literature compelling giving it the power to delight and please.’ Le Monde.

Red Circle Minis are: ‘Small books for big brains’ and ‘beautiful pocket-sized slices of Japanese literature.’ PopMatters.

‘I felt it in my heart, and it shook my soul.’ Kiyoshi Kodama, actor and former presenter of a popular Japanese television book review programme, commenting on Be with You.

‘Reading this sent me into a trance. I discovered what love really is from this book.’ Ryoko Hirosoue, Japanese actress best known outside Japan for her roles in Departures and Wasabi, commenting on Love’s Photographs.

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