{"product_id":"9780241301197","title":"Confessions Of A Mask","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of literary fiction presented as an intimate confession from a Japanese teenager who hides a troubling longing beneath a rigid wartime code. The central theme is the clash between concealed desires and outward duty, exploring sexuality, identity, and the price of living with a hidden truth. The intended reader is adults who enjoy character-driven historical drama, and the emotional tone is austere, lyrical, and revelatory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative unfolds in a story-led, confessional voice that is lucid, precise, and emotionally charged. It uses restrained imagery and frank introspection to draw readers into the protagonist’s inner conflict, showing how memory, longing, and social pressure collide as the world around him demands a mask. The reading experience is intimate and thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on authenticity, risk, and the courage to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory-led confession that pulls readers into the inner world of a young man navigating secrecy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploration of forbidden desire, identity, and the cost of living behind a mask\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical setting in wartime Japan with social expectations and imperial values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, lucid writing with restrained, precise imagery and a poised tone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging for readers of literary fiction, psychological drama, and coming-of-age stories under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis novel offers more than a story—it invites empathy for those who fear the consequences of honesty and provocation. After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of identity under social constraint, a deepened appreciation for language, and a lasting impression of resilience, courage, and self-acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540518154457,"sku":"9780241301197","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/913Id3ZYynL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776674709","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241301197","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}