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Published: June 25, 2011
Words: 4,632 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465726414
Short description
A modern fable, Haruki the Knife Maker takes us on a short but exciting journey with a simple man confronted by modern society. The story challenges the developed world approach to progress. Is growth for growths sake good for the soul? All proceeds due to the author from the sale of this story will be donated to Amnesty International.Extended description
When change comes to his small Japanese island, peasant knife maker Haruki's life is turned upside down. The arrival of a modern fishing fleet and a supermarket run by a fat man from the mainland threaten everything in his life. He makes a tough choice and takes on a challenging journey.A modern fable, Haruki the Knife Maker takes us on a short but exciting journey with a simple man confronted by modern society. The story challenges the developed world approach to progress. Is growth for growths sake good for the soul?
All proceeds due to the author from the sale of this story will be donated to Amnesty International.
Tags
knives, communism, fable, capitalism, quick read, bayonet, amnesty, aesop, harukiAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Peter Thomas
on May 01, 2013 :
The author, S Triner, is a great story teller. He also has a heart, donating the funds to the great cause Amnesty International.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Airdre Grant
on Aug. 05, 2011 :
I found this to be a very elegantly written tale. It works as a fable for me as it tells an egaging story and also invites us to think about the relationship between violence and beauty, and the collision between old words and new, greed and sacrifice. I recommend it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Sharon Dopson
on July 28, 2011 :
What a beautiful fable, a sad very realistic view of our greedy changing world. I will recommend to all my friends.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Christiana Stergiou
on July 27, 2011 :
This is a wonderful, meaningful and easy to read book. It's simple language conveys a deep story that is a fable for our times. It is beautifully illustrated, too. It's sad to think that there have been many Harukis whose simple and sustainable existence have been sacrificed for our modern, convenient and consumerist lifestyle. I would love a set of Haruki's knives!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Alexbecky
on July 17, 2011 :
This modern fable is beautifully illustrated and is a fascinating read. It really makes you think about the beauty of simplicity, and what can happen when both greedy capitalism and monolithic communism combine to destroy an ancient way of life.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)