'A work of art...altogether a joyous and lovely thing' New York Times
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love.
It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hatsue in the twilight on the beach and they fall in love. When the villagers' gossip threatens to divide them, Shinki must risk his life to prove his worth.
'A sunny masterpiece' Los Angeles Times
- ISBN10 0099289989
- ISBN13 9780099289982
- Publish Date 11 March 1999 (first published 4 October 1994)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Vintage Publishing
- Imprint Vintage Classics
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 192
- Language English