Consider some of Kawabata’s other novels, including Thousand Cranes and The Sound of the Mountain.
Consider reading work by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, including 1Q84 and Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of Pilgrimage.
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Consider some of Kawabata’s other novels, including Thousand Cranes and The Sound of the Mountain.
Consider reading work by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, including 1Q84 and Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of Pilgrimage.
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The Question and Answer section for Snow Country is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
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