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The Kobe Hotel [Paperback]

Sanki Saito (Author), Saito Masaya (Translator)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth a look, Aug 4 2003
This review is from: The Kobe Hotel (Paperback)
Although an obscure title this is definitely worth tracking down, especially if you have ever lived or spent time in Kobe. Saito was a failed dentist, a philanderer, a ballroom dancing enthusiast and a successful haiku poet. This book combines his poetry with short, idiosyncratic accounts of his life in a Kobe hotel during the war years. As the other residents of this hotel included an Egyptian butcher, various disreputable schemers and black market dealers, a draft dodger, and a gaggle of irrepressible prostitutes, there are some engaging episodes to enjoy. The portrait that emerges could also not be more in contrast with the militaristic/nationalistic atmosphere pervading the country at that time which Saito and the other residents couldn't have cared less about. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth a look, Aug 4 2003
By Murasaki53 "Murasaki53" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Kobe Hotel (Paperback)
Although an obscure title this is definitely worth tracking down, especially if you have ever lived or spent time in Kobe. Saito was a failed dentist, a philanderer, a ballroom dancing enthusiast and a successful haiku poet. This book combines his poetry with short, idiosyncratic accounts of his life in a Kobe hotel during the war years. As the other residents of this hotel included an Egyptian butcher, various disreputable schemers and black market dealers, a draft dodger, and a gaggle of irrepressible prostitutes, there are some engaging episodes to enjoy. The portrait that emerges could also not be more in contrast with the militaristic/nationalistic atmosphere pervading the country at that time which Saito and the other residents couldn't have cared less about. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars masterly delight, Jan 2 2006
By W. Hamilton - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Kobe Hotel (Paperback)
Not a famous author or title, but nevertheless a fascinating account of Japan's demimonde during and immediately after the War. The stories are rich in humour, pathos and a wealth of authentic details of daily life of the tenants of a rather disreputable Kobe hotel/boarding house. A skilful, observant and wise narrator offers unusual insights into the motivations and survival skills of non-conformist Japanese, drawn to this international city and living among stranded expatriates awaiting the final conflagration with happy fatalism. The English translation is deft and natural. This collection of stories deserves to be more widely read (and easily available).

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4.0 out of 5 stars Criminal, July 29 2005
By Bryan Thao Worra - Published on Amazon.com
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It's just criminal to see such an interesting and distinctive book being sold now in the bargain bins. If you can find a copy of this book, it's definitely worth picking up for its price. His life is very intriguing and he writes about his experiences in a way that can be considered an inimitable and bold style for his time.
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