砂の器 (Paperback Shinsho)

The novel offers a nuanced view of post-war Japan, but I'm curious how much of that was based on real societal issues or purely fictional storytelling.

The detailed legal procedures added depth but also made some parts feel lengthy. Was that intentional to build tension or a reflection of the investigative process?

The themes of duty and honor seem deeply rooted in Japanese culture, which made me wonder how much those values shape the story's resolutions.