Putting a Splintered Life Back Together
Briefly

In Wildcat Dome, Yuko Tsushima skillfully weaves together over fifty years of Japan's tumultuous history post-World War II, highlighting both the scars left by conflict and the ongoing socio-political upheaval. By adopting a close, immersive perspective, she unveils how history is a living entity that influences individual lives. Rather than distanced reflection, her narrative brings immediacy and vitality to the past, revealing the complexities of trauma and the challenges of moving forward in a world still haunted by its history.
In Wildcat Dome, Yuko Tsushima narrates over half a century of Japan's history, embedding her storytelling in the lasting scars of wartime trauma and societal transformation.
Rather than adopting a detached perspective, Tsushima brings to life the traumatic history of Japan, illuminating how individuals navigate the debris of an unsettling past.
Read at The Atlantic
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