Sayonara

Synopsis

Sayonara (1954) is a novel published by American author James A. Michener. Set during the early 1950s, it tells the story of Major Gruver, an American soldier stationed in Japan, who falls in love with Hana-ogi, a Japanese performer. The novel follows their cross-cultural Japanese romance and illuminates the racism of the post-World War II time period.

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Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1953

Genres

romantic fiction

Created by

James A. Michener

Countries

United States