On Parole (Harvest Book)
by Akira Yoshimura

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• ISBN13: 9780156011471
• Condition: New
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Book Reviews of On Parole (Harvest Book)

Book Review: A Greek tragedy set in modern Japan.
Summary: 4 Stars

The story keeps a meditative pace, but always stays interesting as it explores the intricacies of a long-term prisoner now paroled into a world vastly different from what he left. The reader gradually learns of the circumstances of the parolee's crime and his inner feelings about his actions including what those who are now responsible for helping him expect of him. The story's end is not too unexpected, but in keeping with a philosophy of fatalism. It gives an interesting view, if it is accurate, into the Japanese penal and criminal justice system.
I don't easily give books the highest possible rating, but I wouldn't be surprised if others rate this novel higher than do I.

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