December 6
A Novel
Book - 2002
As seen through the eyes of an American con man living in Tokyo days before the Japanese attack, "December 6" is Smith at the top of his game. The #1 bestselling author of "Gorky Park, Red Square, Havana Bay" and "Rose" returns with his most audaciously original and brilliant novel yet.
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Publisher:
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2002
Description:
339 p. ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9780684872537
0684872536
0684872536
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Add a CommentDidn't like the main character. Too twisty for me. Like the Russian books better.
Not the first book I've read by this author, but certainly the best so far. Set in Japan, Harry, the main character, is an American who grew up there, speaks Japanese and understands their culture. With flashbacks to his childhood in Japan the story follows him in the days leading up to Pearl Harbour.
I love all of Mr. Smith's stories but this is by far my favorite. Some dark comedy mixed with a strange story indeed. Extremely entertaining.
patron review:
fact or fiction---an intriguing take on the time before Pearl Harbor, set in Japan, great story.