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Contemporary Fiction

All Shades of Blue

jp. 限りなく透明に近いブルー · 1976
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Brief Overview

The novel «All Shades of Blue» by Ryu Murakami delves into the lives of a group of young people in 1970s Japan, immersed in a world of drugs, sex, and rock music. The protagonist, Ryu, and his friends live in a small town near an American military base, where they spend their days in endless parties and the pursuit of new experiences. The book explores themes of alienation, loss of life's meaning, and the quest for freedom in a society undergoing cultural and social changes. Murakami creates an atmosphere filled with chaos and despair, illustrating how the characters struggle to find their place in a world that feels foreign and hostile to them.

All Shades of Blue
Date of publication: 22 November 2024
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Original titlejp. 限りなく透明に近いブルー · 1976
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