If tales of courage amidst the turmoils of wartime fascinate you, "Eternal Zero" could well be your next favorite read. This novel pulls you into a deeply personal journey as the younger generation wrestles with their grandfather's contested legacy as a kamikaze pilot. Through this narrative, you'll confront the complexities of war and memory, a topic especially resonant for anyone interested in the nuances of history and the moral entanglements of wartime actions.

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A debut novel that delves into the experiences of the losing side's flyboys in a defining war in the Pacific, challenging the perception of a kamikaze pilot. It provides a critique of the Imperial Navy and Army, explores the differences between kamikaze pilots and modern suicide bombers, and reconfigures the meaning of wartime loyalty and sacrifice. The book has become Japan's all-time top-selling mass-market paperback and inspired a blockbuster film.

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