Big Sound Temple

The ‘Japanglish’ cult classic novel…Temple bell ringingStrange diary English soundSecret heart of lifeWhat’s the matter — scared you might read something different?A young temple gardener writes in his broken English diary — trying to improve his words, but ending up with something far stranger. His daily life in Japan turns into a story that is at once funny, touching, and thrilling, as he stumbles into adventures with yakuza, Pure Land monks, highly unsuitable girlfriends, wicked uncles, and unexpected moments of grace.Readers have called it hilarious, moving, and even inspirational — a cult novel about growing up, finding heart, and discovering beauty in unexpected places.Praise for Big Sound Temple‘Absolutely engaging… There is so much mystery here… Yakuza gangsters to Pure Land Buddhism… A touching story… I really enjoyed it.’★★★★★ Joanna Daneman (USA), #1 Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer‘This book is that fresh new approach we are always looking for… Five stars simply aren’t enough.’— Lloyd Tackitt, bestselling author of the EDEN series‘Screaming at people to GO BUY THIS BOOK. That’s really what I want to do. It is that good…’— Amazon Junky‘Extremely powerful… It builds to a gripping conclusion.’— Tahlia Newland, Awesome Indies‘A charming marriage of Japanese and English that makes this story sing.’★★★★★ Grady Harp, Top 10 Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer‘By the second chapter I was ensconced in a far-away land and culture in a way that I have rarely, if ever, been… Well done, Mr Stevens, well done.’— Lloyd Tackitt‘I loved loved loved this book.’ — Beth Zuschlag‘Lose yourself in Hiro’s world… Heartily recommended.’ — Ghengiz Jones‘Fast-paced and witty… Informative on Japanese culture.’ — Anna Loxton‘A unique story about people with heart.’ — Gail Watkins‘This book popped back into consciousness long after I’d closed it.’ — Tahlia Newland‘Clever and inventive… Well fleshed out with plenty of character description and plot.’ — William‘An interesting biographical novel set in Japan…’ — Thomas Caper‘A good story wrapped around a look at Japanese culture.’ — Paul MatteraFrom the author of The Ennin Mysteries.