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The Great Passage

by Shion Miura
tr. from Japanese by Juliet Winters Carpenter. 6 CDs. 8 hrs. Brilliance. Jun. 2017. ISBN 9781536631852. $14.99. 1 MP3-CD. F
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In this charming Japanese translation, an unforgettable cast of characters eat, breathe, and live words. Their pursuit of the perfect dictionary, The Great Passage, is a long and arduous journey, but no one seems to mind. While working together they discover, love, friendship, passion, and a sense of purpose. Over the years, their passion for lexicography never dims, if anything it grows stronger as they share their devotion with new recruits and employees in the dictionary editorial department. Narrator Brian Nishii does a wonderful job bringing authenticity and feeling to the forefront. His warmth adds greatly to the feeling and charm of the story.
VERDICT A quick, intriguing, and unique tale certain to attract listeners. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, literary translations, and heartwarming tales.
Reviewed by Erin Cataldi, Johnson Cty. P.L., Franklin, IN , Nov 15, 2017
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