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It was his first novel and was awarded the akutagawa prize japans most sought after literary prize. Aug 30, 2009 taken from the blurb inside the cover. Murakami s imageintensive narrative paints a portrait of a group of friends locked in a destructive cycle of sex, drugs and rock. Although a translation, the book is wellwritten and the prose, such as it is, flows well. Online almost transparent blue japanese edition by ryu murakami ebook pdf download almost transparent blue japanese edition by ryu murakami doc almost transparent blue japanese edition by ryu murakami mobipocket.
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