The book was translated from Japanese by Tom Gill.
Overall I'd say the book was not too bad. Maybe 6/10 for this one.
I wanted to give up reading the book at first, because the language used was too 'decorative' in a way. Too much for my taste. But then the storyline got better and I started to like reading about the life of a Japanese traveling singer.
The story is about Rinka, and her friends and love life. And how she thinks about the world around her. There's also some glimpse here and there about the obstacles and hardships these aspiring singers face everyday.
I like the last part of the book more. When one of her friends made it big, and Rinka realizes she's really happy for him. When the chance for a debut comes to Rinka, she struggled to stand upright between ambition and love, or rather, the need of being loved, I suppose. That's what she said.
Not too bad this. Glad I finished it.
* Oh yeah, the book also mentioned about the positive effects of spicy kimchi is strengthening a person's vocals. It's no wonder Koreans can sing so well. -- A topic Pinky and the Brain brooched on last night.
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