The reviewer found Tokyo Noir to be a better sequel than Tokyo Vice, with compelling themes and emotional depth. They appreciated the personal and profound moments, despite the heavy topics of cancer and loss.
The reviewer was deeply moved by Tokyo Noir, finding it a more engaging and better-written sequel than Tokyo Vice. They highlighted the book's exploration of heavy themes like cancer and loss, which made them cry at times. The reviewer also appreciated the humor and profound advice given by certain characters, making the book a mix of emotional and thought-provoking moments. They particularly enjoyed the personal and introspective elements, which added depth to the story. Overall, they highly recommend the book to those who enjoyed the first installment and are empathetic to the struggles depicted.
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If you don’t really want to know the answer, don’t ask the question. Many people think they want the truth, or ought to know the truth, but when you tell it to them, they act as though you’ve personally assaulted them.
I had to pray several rosaries to get through this book, I was crying at certain points reading about Jakes personal life going downhill with liver cancer & other choices that he made that weren’t good & the death of his friend Micheil.
It was interesting reading about TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) & the Fukishima Meltdown. We also read about the Olympic committee having yakuza ties.