A review by longstorysteph
Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone by Richard Lloyd Parry

informative sad medium-paced

4.0

This book was a tastefully written account of the 2011 tsunami tragedy in Japan. This book is centered on one particular primary school, which I was not expecting from the description I was given of the book and found very challenging to read. I felt the author respectfully explored loss, grief, and life after tragedy by allowing voices who lived it to be heard. The author also explored how Japanese society as a whole approached tragedy of this scale. Spiritual beliefs were also respectfully explored. 

I definitely didn't enjoy this book - it was an exceptionally tough read - but the author has told an important story with grace and empathy, prioritising the voices of those who lived through the tragedy.
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