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Grotesque

by Rebecca Copeland, Natsuo Kirino
Grotesque
Grotesque

Dark exploration of identity within rigid society.

"Grotesque" isn't just a novel; it's a chilling dive into the complexities of sisterhood, societal roles, and the pervasive cruelty within us. As you follow the lives and eventual deaths of Yuriko and Kazue, Kirino's uncanny ability to dissect the Japanese societal structure and the roles women are forced to play will keep you engrossed. It's perfect for readers who appreciate cultural introspection wrapped in mystery.

  • Izumi Kyoka Prize (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Grotesque

by Rebecca Copeland, Natsuo Kirino
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ISBN: 9781400096596
Authors: Rebecca Copeland, Natsuo Kirino
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2008-02-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Horror
Related Topics: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 12704 readers)

Description

Life at the prestigious Q High School for Girls in Tokyo exists on a precise social a world of insiders and outsiders, of haves and have-nots. Beautiful Yuriko and her unpopular, unnamed sister exist in different spheres; the hopelessly awkward Kazue Sato floats around among them, trying to fit in. Years later, Yuriko and Kazue are dead — both have become prostitutes and both have been brutally murdered. Natsuo Kirino, celebrated author of Out, seamlessly weaves together the stories of these women’s struggles within the conventions and restrictions of Japanese society. At once a psychological investigation of the pressures facing Japanese women and a classic work of noir fiction, Grotesque is a brilliantly twisted novel of ambition, desire, beauty, cruelty, and identity by one of our most electrifying writers.
 

Dark exploration of identity within rigid society.

"Grotesque" isn't just a novel; it's a chilling dive into the complexities of sisterhood, societal roles, and the pervasive cruelty within us. As you follow the lives and eventual deaths of Yuriko and Kazue, Kirino's uncanny ability to dissect the Japanese societal structure and the roles women are forced to play will keep you engrossed. It's perfect for readers who appreciate cultural introspection wrapped in mystery.

  • Izumi Kyoka Prize (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.