A Personal Matter

A Personal Matter by Nobel Prize winner Kenzaburo Oe explores the profound and challenging experience of facing the birth of an abnormal child. Through the story of Bird, a young man grappling with a deeply personal crisis, the novel delves into themes of honesty, self-deception, and difficult moral choices. Oe’s compelling and unflinching portrayal of its protagonist offers an unforgettable exploration of human emotion and moral dilemmas.