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The Nonchalant JourneyAuthor: Hisao Jūran
| Original Title | ノンシャラン道中記 |
|---|---|
| Author | 久生 十蘭 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In 1929 Paris, Konkichi, a frail man, endures bizarre health regimens enforced by Tanu, his domineering companion. Their strained dynamic takes a turn when Tanu impulsively buys a dilapidated car for a journey to the French Riviera. The pair embarks on a chaotic road trip plagued by the car’s comical inadequacies—breaking down, drawing public ridicule, and even triggering a military scare. Through foggy winters and hostile terrain, they face absurd mishaps: Konkichi flung into fields, confrontations with irate travelers, and eerie encounters with strangers hinting at dark pasts. When their ramshackle vehicle is stolen, the duo’s resolve is tested, yet they press on by train toward sunlit coasts. Blending dark humor with poignant resilience, their odyssey paints a whimsically grim portrait of desperation and the unpredictable road to redemption. |
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