This novel's protagonist compares himself to Tom Sawyer in the cave and claims he's still looking for an exit.
This novel's protagonist compares himself to Tom Sawyer in the cave and claims he's still looking for an exit. He journeys to a gay bar run by his friend Kikuhiko, who had an affair with an American when he was younger. One character in this work is a radio producer who thinks of herself as a fairy godmother, and another is a diplomat who gives the protagonist a dictionary after their meeting. Another character owns a red MG and believes in a so- called "pluralistic universe", and gradually becomes enthralled by the protagonist's (*) maps. Himiko eventually flees Africa in, for 10 points, what novel in which Bird must choose the fate of his disabled son, by Kenzaburo Oe?
This novel's protagonist compares himself to Tom Sawyer in the cave and claims he's still looking for an exit.
A {Personal Matter} [or {Kojinteki na taiken}]