{"product_id":"the-sailor-who-fell-from-grace-with-the-sea","title":"The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e by Yukio Mishima explores the dark and complex psyches of a group of disillusioned adolescents and the tragic consequences of their discontent. This haunting novel delves into the tension between idealism and reality, revealing the often brutal nature of human desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story centres around Noboru, a thirteen-year-old boy who, along with his group of peers, rejects the adult world as being deceptive, hypocritical, and overly sentimental. The boys, led by an objectivist philosophical code, train themselves in a method of detachment they refer to as 'objectivity', which borders on inhuman coldness and cruelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoboru's world shifts dramatically when his widowed mother, Fusako, begins an affair with Ryuji, a ship's officer. At first, Noboru and his friends idealise Ryuji, viewing him as the epitome of heroism and detachment. However, their admiration quickly turns to disillusionment when they perceive Ryuji's more tender and romantic side, which they interpret as a betrayal of their ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis profound sense of betrayal sets off a chain of events that lead the boys to devise a chilling and deliberate act of retribution against Ryuji. The blistering critique of romanticised heroism and the dissection of adolescent idealism make \u003cem\u003eThe Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e a thought-provoking read and a stark exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYukio Mishima's eloquent and penetrating prose provides a gripping narrative that lays bare the vulnerabilities and darkness within the human soul. As described by \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e, this novel is truly 'a major work of art', blending psychological depth with philosophical inquiry and unforgettable storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658295894252,"sku":"9780099284796","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099284796.jpg?v=1724851463","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-sailor-who-fell-from-grace-with-the-sea","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}