An indepth book review of the title book. Evaluates the book, gives thought on the content of the book and concisely summarizes the book's major themes.
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Ibuse allows the reader to see the devastation of Hiroshima through the perceptions of more then one character. He also shows the interplay between the varying moods and also between his main and secondary themes to create a marvelous piece of literature rather then simply a documentary account. No additional sources cited. Both, however, leave the reader affected. Bibliography lists 4 sources.