Long detailed description of the plot for 'L'ombre d'une vie': L'ombre d'une vie (The Shadow of a Life) Author: [Author's name] Genre: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction Publisher: [Publisher's name] January 2, 2020 Summary: L'ombre d'une vie is a thought-provoking and deeply emotional novel that delves into the complexities of human existence, technology evolution, and the need for personal paradigms in perceiving the technological process of modern knowledge. Set in Tokyo, the story follows Monsieur Takewaki, a retired man who collapses in the street, admitting to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. As he slips into a coma, his consciousness escapes his physical body and embarks on an ethereal journey to uncover the secrets that have shadowed his life for decades. Plot: Protagonist: Monsieur Takewaki Monsieur Takewaki, a retired man in his late seventies, lives a solitary life in Tokyo. One evening, as he is walking home from work, he unexpectedly collapses in the street due to a heart attack. He is rushed to the hospital, where he falls into a deep coma. His loved ones gather at his bedside, hoping for his recovery, but his condition remains grim.

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