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| Original Title | 四十余日 |
|---|---|
| Author | 水野 仙子 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | Nineteen-year-old O-Fang longs for a life beyond her traditional Japanese home, harboring secret literary dreams and a yearning for the vibrant energy of Tokyo. Her world of youthful pursuits is shattered when her beloved elder sister, O-Katsu, endures a devastating childbirth and succumbs to a mysterious, relentless fever. Overnight, O-Fang is thrust into the arduous role of caregiver and household manager, her hands — once soft — becoming chapped and raw with endless tasks. As her sister's condition fluctuates between hope and despair, O-Fang grapples with the suffocating weight of familial duty, the hidden resentments within her family, and the terrifying prospect of losing not only her sister but also her own fragile future. In the bitter cold of winter, amidst whispered anxieties and unspoken sacrifices, will O-Fang find the strength to navigate this treacherous journey and emerge with her spirit intact? |
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