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Kaori Fujino
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Number of Pages
144
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a collection of tense, subtly disturbing literary horror from a prize-winning Japanese writer. In the central narrative, a girl who has lost her mother faces a father who invites a secret lover into the family home to care for her; as she obsessively tries to curate a pristine life, the interloper remains distant, and she realises only too late all that she has failed to see. With masterful narrative control, the tale builds to a conclusion of disturbing power. Paired with two additional stories of unsettled minds and creeping tension, it marks the emergence of a bold new voice in contemporary Japanese literature.
The stories are presented as tightly crafted fiction, with a strong emphasis on domestic spaces and the psychology of perception. The prose is precise and restrained, creating a slow-burning atmosphere that grows from small, telling details and what remains unsaid. The reading experience is immersive and contemplative, inviting readers to notice how easily certainty can unravel in the face of quiet, unsettling events.
Three stories center on intimate family dynamics and shifting perceptions, each building a different shade of unease. Expect quiet, calculated revelations from characters whose routines mask deeper tensions, and endings that prompt reflection without flashy twists. The collection rewards patient reading and rewards readers who pay attention to texture, mood, and implication.
Readers finish with a heightened awareness of how trust can erode, how perception may distort under pressure, and how quiet horror can transform the way they view ordinary life. The experience leaves a lasting impression, inviting deeper reflection on memory, care, and the language of fear in modern fiction.
Product Details
Author
Kaori Fujino
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9781782279549
ISBN
9781782279549
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.95x1.27x19.81cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 475
₹ 24 Off