Four Senses

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This review, made by Carol Haggas, describes the theme or message that arises from reading Masumoto’s novel, Four Seasons In Five Senses. Haggas discusses the idea of savouring food, rather taking the time to enjoy the taste from food, like peaches. Haggas describes Masumoto’s writing of his peaches to be loving and lyrical. Masumoto’s writing style is also considered to be elegant by Haggas. I plan on using this review as a comparison in the different styles of writing between Masumoto’s novels.

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