Sincerity [Japanese]

By Wren Nishina

The 175th (2026 first half) Akutagawa Prize nominated work. Let's transform the ruins of skyscraper into an art museum! A novel exploring the intersection of dreams, power, and greed in contemporary China. To fulfuill his mentor's dream as an architect, assistant Ren strives to clear residents' out, while the desires of a capitalistic heiress and the local people's ambitions collide. The novel reflects on authenticity and human compassion amid urban development conflicts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN: 4103571411
• ISBN13: 9784103571414
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Shinchosha