Pulled from the bottom of a looming pile this was well worth the effort. As Japan reels from a nuclear bomb and blanket fire bombing of Tokyo the author tells the story of 4 individuals, a separated br +Sr, an American whi was part of the bomber crew now a reporter, and a returning Japanese soldier. All set in 45/46 this is a well told story that through the lives intertwining we learn of the impact of the dreadful events on the Japanese populace.