A gripping tale of love, resilience, and one of history’s most shocking environmental disasters.
FREEMAN BOOK AWARDS HONORABLE MENTION
Based on true events, this powerful novel unravels the devastating impact of mercury poisoning in 1950s Japan. When Yuki and Kiyo fall in love, their world is threatened by corporate greed, government cover-ups, and a poisoned sea that endangers their families and their beautiful bay. As they fight for justice, their courage sparks a battle that will change lives forever.
“Tatsumoto unfolds the pair’s relationship like a beautiful origami sculpture, with layers of color and creases that fit together and move the narrative forward.” – Pacific Citizen, Gil Asakawa
“The novel is thoroughly compelling and rich… hard to put down… a top recommendation for libraries, book discussion groups, schools…” – Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan
“It’s a thrilling coming of age romance.” – Asian Review of Books, Susan Blumberg-Kason
“…well worth reading… story’s powerful message about the horrors of Minamata Disease, and the corporate greed and government complicity that led to it.” North American Post, Pamela Okano
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