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The Face (Highlights of Japanese Classic Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition
Japanese literature is known for its unique storytelling and atmosphere, which is especially pronounced in classic literature that tends to have strong ties to traditional culture and beliefs. “Highlights of Japanese Classic Mystery” showcases notable mystery stories that have been selected to appeal to western readers.
In “The Face”, a woman has been plagued since childhood by a disturbingly real nightmare that seems somehow connected to a famous figure. In the midst of her search for solace, she at last discovers the shocking truth behind the face of her dreams.
This story is listed in both English, as well as parallel Japanese/English for Japanese learners. A few translator notes give helpful context about the story, the author, and other cultural connections.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 11, 2023
- File size11.2 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0CBQ5GHJF
- Publisher : Arigatai Books (July 11, 2023)
- Publication date : July 11, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 11.2 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 85 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,526 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,337 in Two-Hour Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads
- #8,025 in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction
- #10,136 in Historical Mysteries (Kindle Store)
About the author

J.D. Wisgo is the head of Arigatai Books (https://arigataibooks.com), a publisher that focuses on Japanese literature and educational materials for those learning Japanese. He is also the primary translator and editor at Arigatai Books. J.D. is enamored with Japanese language and culture and has been studying them for over 20 years. You can see his blog about learning Japanese at https://selftaughtjapanese.com
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