Call Number: Japan Collection (2nd floor) ; PL855.I586 K8713 2006
Kishi’s novella, in the same vein as Hunger Games or Battle Royale, tightens up both the participant and kill-count such that a smaller pool of contestants makes for a more in-depth assessment of how personality defines outcomes in ‘the game.’ Rationalizing that each player’s initial choice in the zero sum game determines the outcome via North-East-South-West dynamics, the narrator’s survival largely depends on the support of a mystery woman who might be both the narrator’s lover or femme fatale.
Call Number: Hawaii and Pacific Collection (1st floor) ; HD9259.P53 H3 2020
"A Pacific Industry: The History of Pineapple Canning in Hawaii" is an enthralling journey into how a humble fruit revolutionized an entire island's destiny. Bursting with vivid tales of visionary pioneers and transformative innovations, this book captures the heart and soul of Hawaii's pineapple industry. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to feel the pulse of Hawaii's vibrant history and the incredible story of how pineapples became a symbol of the islands. -Heidi, Circulation Desk
As the summer starts to wind down, here are a few more recommendations from folks here in the library!
The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi; Translated into English by Camellia Nieh and Masami Isetani
You may also be interested in:
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami; Translated into English by Yuji Oniki
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
A Pacific Industry: The History of Pineapple Canning in Hawaii by Richard A. Hawkins
You may also be interested in:
Food and Power in Hawaiʻi: Visions of Food Democracy
Call Number: HD9007.H3 F66 2016 (Hawaiʻi & Pacific Collection, 1st floor)
Also available online via Ebook Central.
Pineapple Culture: A History of the Tropical and Temperate Zones by Gary Y. Okihiro
Women Workers in Hawaii's Pineapple Industry
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