Yuki Urano is a gentle and earnest girl who delights in sketching and dreaming. Raised on the outskirts of Hiroshima with her kin, she gladly assists her grandmother"s seaweed shop.
Yet when adulthood arrives, Yuki departs her cherished hometown to wed Shuusaku Houjou, a stranger she scarcely knows. As she settles into her new spouse"s home, the longing bride finds it hard to acclimate to an alien setting while the war effort spirals beyond a point of no return. When conflict invades Yuki"s own backyard and serenity turns to savagery, how will she sustain herself and those she grows to cherish along the way? Her heart stays steadfast amid shifting tides. The novel captures her inner conflict and endurance of those around her together.
Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni renders a vivid yet chilling portrait of daily life before and after World War III, highlighting the resilience and courage of ordinary Japanese amid one of history"s darkest epochs.
MAPPA Japan