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Yakuza life unveiled; raw honesty, cultural gateway.
If you're fascinated by the underbelly of Japanese society, "Confessions Of A Yakuza" will immerse you into a world rarely seen by outsiders. It's not just a memoir; it's a back-alley tour into the complex honor codes and traditions of the yakuza through the intimate storytelling of a dying man. The allure of this book lies in its raw narrative and the genuine glimpse it offers into a life of crime, loyalty, and the Japanese underworld.
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ISBN: 9781568365046
Publisher: Kodansha International
Date of Publication: 2013-02-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 2883 readers)
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Yakuza life unveiled; raw honesty, cultural gateway.
If you're fascinated by the underbelly of Japanese society, "Confessions Of A Yakuza" will immerse you into a world rarely seen by outsiders. It's not just a memoir; it's a back-alley tour into the complex honor codes and traditions of the yakuza through the intimate storytelling of a dying man. The allure of this book lies in its raw narrative and the genuine glimpse it offers into a life of crime, loyalty, and the Japanese underworld.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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