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Title: A Poetic Journey Into Old Japan
Review: What a lyrical and beautiful book. Honestly, I mostly read non-fiction but I was swept away by this story. It felt so real and the characters completely captivated me. It makes complete sense why so many people have loved this book. I believe it will have an impact on anyone who picks it up. The setting was almost mythical in its feel. I could sense the foggy winters and perfect springs. I think a novel should transport the reader to another world and present characters who the reader can really relate to, whether they be contemporary or ancient. This book did just that. This is really a 5 star effort.I look forward to reading more of Arthur Golden's books, although it will be hard to top this one.
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