Kaijin. L'ombra di cenere

Kaijin – L`ombra di cenere

Author	Linda Lercari
Language	Italian
Genre	History
Publisher	Idrovolante Edizioni
Publication date	2018
Publication place	Italy
Media type	Print (hardcover)

Kaijin. L'ombra di cenere is a 2018 historical novel, the most famous by Italian author Linda Lercari. Set in Japan during the Kamakura period in 1330, the plot revolves around Momokushi, a samurai who listen the words that his faithful samurai student Haka mutters on his deathbed. What Haka says is an enigma and become a worm that gnaws at the mind of his lord. In search of clues that can shed light on the mystery, Momokushi retraces the history of friendship with his friend and warrior, digging into the past and visiting the places that witnessed their youthful exploits. But what Haka has kept hidden for over fifty years is not only a secret capable of upsetting a life, but also the most poignant declaration of love that a human being can leave as a gift.

To write Kaijin. L'ombra di cenere Lercari spent four years, part of which she looked for materials and even asked to her many Japanese friends. It wasn't easy write this story for Linda, but the thing she most wanted to avoid were anachronisms, and she believes she succeeded about this.^[1]