Book review: Untangling the mysteries of wartime allegiances

Ian Buruma's 'Collaborators' shines fresh light on World War II

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In "The Collaborators," author Ian Buruma explores moral ambiguity through the lens of three deeply intriguing and divisive individuals. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Penguin and Getty Images)

PETER TASKER, Contributing writer

TOKYO -- Ian Buruma has the rare skill of bringing together seemingly disparate characters and events in a way that sheds startling new light on well-worn themes.

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