South of the Border, West of the Sun Novel by Haruki MurakamiPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 175 Summary The story follows the life of Hajime, an only child in post war Japan who feels a profound sense of isolation and believes something is "missing" from him. His sole companion is Shimamoto, a girl with a lame leg and a fellow only child, with whom he shares a deep, almost spiritual, bond. They spend