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| Original Title | 雪のシベリア |
|---|---|
| Author | 黒島 伝治 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the desolate, snow-bound expanse of Siberia, dutiful soldiers Yoshida and Komura count the days until their return home. But their quiet obedience, meant to secure an early repatriation, tragically backfires, leaving them stranded for another excruciating year as their comrades depart for Japan. Betrayed and embittered, the two disillusioned men shed their discipline, vowing to live the coming year on their own reckless terms. Their desperate need for agency finds an outlet in forbidden hunting expeditions, pushing them deeper into the unforgiving, frozen wilderness. Yet, as they chase elusive prey across an endless white landscape, a far more dangerous game lurks beneath the snow. What will be the ultimate cost for two disillusioned men, trapped between a brutal environment and the deadly consequences of their defiant quest for freedom? |
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