In this tale of love and war, set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria in the 1930s, the deceptive simplicity of the writing makes the cruelty and tragedy of its outcome all the more shocking.
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In this tale of love and war, set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria in the 1930s, the deceptive simplicity of the writing makes the cruelty and tragedy of its outcome all the more shocking.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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The game of GO is older than chess and much more subtle and stategic. It involves "stones" of opposit colors played on a board of 19 by 19 intersecting lines. The story takes place in China during the Japanese invasion between these 2 unlikely opposites. Each chapter alternates between a Japanese soldier (born in China) and a young Chinese girl which evolves as they move towards the game, fascination with the opposing player and a honorable ending. The girl doesn't know that her opponent is the "enemy" since they only know each other because of their game strategy. The game of Go and the type of play involves provides insight into each players character and personality. This aspect makes the book interesting as well as the juxtaposition of the war into each of their lives. At times, I found myself confused about which of the 2 players life was being described. Also, the book editor of the UK version that I used did a poor job of page layout since sometimes a full page would only have a small passage on it. To enjoy the character development, you need to understand the story as it relates to the game of GO. The game itself was used thousands of years ago to teach war strategies of engagement and defense. Therefore, the story development of the characters, the invasion, and the game is profound.
