The novel offers a haunting and unforgettable portrait of the human cost of war and the devastating impact of nuclear weapons on innocent civilians. It has been translated into many languages and has been widely read and studied around the world. “Black Rain” is considered a classic of Japanese literature and an important work in the genre of atomic bomb literature. Masuji Ibuse Black rain : A novel Hardcover Januby Masuji Ibuse (Author) 185 ratings Kindle 7.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 19.35 6 Used from 15.37 1 New from 65.95 2 Collectible from 79.98 Paperback 11.99 60 Used from 1.96 25 New from 8.64 Mass Market Paperback 6.32 9 Used from 2.77 1 New from 21. Black Rain is centered around the story of a young woman who was caught in the radioactive 'black rain' that fell after the bombing of Hiroshima. It is also a poignant and deeply moving story of human resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy. The radioactive fallout took the form of rain blackened by ash and dust, and was the cause of illnesses experienced by the survivors. The novel is notable for its vivid and powerful descriptions of the bombing, as well as for its portrayal of the long-term effects of radiation sickness. The film Black Rain, adapted from the novel of the same name by Masuji Ibuse, takes its title from the phenomenon observed after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through Yasuko’s eyes, we see the devastation and horror of the bombing, as well as the psychological and emotional toll it takes on the survivors. The novel is narrated by a young woman named Yasuko, who has been exposed to the radiation from the bombing and is now suffering from the effects of radiation sickness. The novel is set in Hiroshima, Japan, and tells the story of a family who survive the atomic bombing of the city during World War II. “Black Rain” is a novel by Japanese author Masuji Ibuse, first published in 1965. Black Rain a book by Masuji Ibuse and John Bester 25,424,637.82 raised for local bookstores Black Rain Masuji Ibuse (Author) John Bester (Translator) FORMAT Paperback 12.00 11.

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