About “Shikkusuti nain”
69 is a roman à clef novel by Ryu Murakami, published in 1987. The story is set in 1969 and follows high school students in an obscure Japanese city. These students attempt to emulate the counter-culture movements happening in Tokyo and other parts of the world. The novel explores their experiences as they navigate adolescence and try to connect with global social changes. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1987
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