※ Although it's difficult to see, there are some scratches on the back cover; we sincerely apologize. Nominated for the 2016 Bookstore Award!! Winner of the 153rd Naoki Prize, unanimously chosen by the selection committee. "A once-in-20-years masterpiece. I've chosen a formidable rival," (Kenzō Kitakata, Selection Committee Member) "I was surprised many times and was happy throughout. When was the last time I had such a happy reading experience?" (Shizuka Ijuin, Selection Committee Member) I was nothing. Therefore, I was free――. 1975, Taipei. Immediately after the death of the great President, my beloved grandfather was murdered by someone. My immortal grandfather, who was defeated in the civil war and fled to Taiwan. Why? Who? I, a 17-year-old living a reckless life, still didn't understand the meaning of it. From Taiwan to Japan, and then to the continent where all the answers await. The trajectory of a family's wandering and decisions, etched in history. "Ryu" (Flow) Akira Higashiyama Price: ¥1600 #AkiraHigashiyama #Akira_Higashiyama #Book #JapaneseLiterature/Novel/Story