Japan Sinks
Japan Sinks by Sakyo Komatsu, published by Courier Dover Publications on February 17, 2016, is a translation of a science fiction novel originally released in 1973. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with a crew of fishermen who discover that a small island near Japan has mysteriously disappeared. A scientist investigates, theorizing that geological forces are threatening the entire country, leading to a series of catastrophic events.
Readers will encounter a chilling exploration of apocalyptic scenarios grounded in scientific speculation. The story unfolds through various perspectives, delving into the political, social, and psychological ramifications of the unfolding disaster. Japan Sinks offers a thought-provoking examination of the impact of geological upheaval, reflecting on themes relevant to both historical and contemporary events, including the Osaka-Kobe earthquake and the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
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“A chillingly realistic work of science fiction.”―The New York Times.
After dropping anchor for the night near a small island to the south of Japan, a crew of fishermen awaken to find that the island has vanished without a trace. An investigating scientist theorizes that the tiny island has succumbed to the same force that divided the Japanese archipelago from the mainland―and that the disastrous shifting of a fault in the Japan Trench has placed the entire country in danger of being swallowed by the sea.
Based on rigorous scientific speculation, Japan Sinks recounts a completely credible series of geological events. The story unfolds from multiple points of view, offering fascinating perspectives on the catastrophe’s political, social, and psychological effects. Winner of the Mystery Writers of Japan Award and the Seiun Award, this prescient 1973 science-fiction novel foreshadowed the consequences of the 1995 Osaka-Kobe earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Dover (2015) republication of the edition originally published by Harper & Row, New York, 1976.
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