The Sea and Poison

The Sea and Poison

1992 • 244 pages

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Dr. Suguru, a competent physician, serves his internship during the war in a hospital where senior staff are more interested in career-building than in healing.

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I saw the movie adaptation of another Endō novel (Silence) so the dark, careless immorality described in this book was expected. I wasn't wowed by it, and I'm not sure that I liked it per se, but I do appreciate this. Definitely worth researching Unit 731 for more info on Endō's inspiration.

August 25, 2024

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