A review by sweetearlgrey
Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan by Richard Lloyd Parry

4.5

This was as horrifying as it was incredible. A powerful retelling of one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent decades, coupled with personal accounts from survivors. Some scenes are truly disturbing — please take care to read the content warnings.

The insight into the political climate surrounding the tsunami, the pitfalls of Japanese authorities, and the society’s response was particularly interesting. What is most terrifying, though, is that despite the country’s preparedness, lives will still be lost in future disasters. This made me consider what it’s like to live under the constant threat of natural disaster, with the possibility of losing loved ones, a home you spent a lifetime making your own, or even your own life. It reminded me to be grateful for what I have. 
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