Keigo Higashino's acclaimed novel Tegami comes to life in this Bunshun Bunko edition. The story follows a young man whose future is upended after his older brother commits a crime to pay for his education. With only letters from prison connecting them, he must navigate prejudice, strained family bonds, and the long shadow cast by his brother's actions.
Higashino is one of Japan's most celebrated authors, known for blending gripping mystery with deeply human drama. Tegami is among his most poignant works, exploring guilt, discrimination, and the ties between siblings. Reading it in the original Japanese offers a direct look at Higashino's prose and the cultural nuance behind it.
This brand new copy comes in the compact, easy-to-carry Bunshun Bunko format: a great pick for language learners seeking a meaningful read or for collectors building out their shelf of modern Japanese literature.
"Letter" by Keigo Higashino, Bunshun Bunko edition.
