The Sunken Temple

by Satoko Kizaki, Carol A. Flath (Translator)

A rural temple town on the shore of the Japan Sea forms the backdrop for the story of a young man, the heir to the temple's priesthood, who becomes involved with a mysterious white-robed priestess

Genres: Japanese Literature

Hardcover

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[Sae-chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Subtle yet vivid. Surreal yet so real. The relationship and communication among the characters are most uncommon of all the books I've read.

I should have rated this 3-star, but the elegant way Kizaki-san showed the complexity of a woman's heart definitely earned another one.