Grotesque
Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino, published by Vintage in 2008, is a compelling exploration of two murdered prostitutes in Tokyo. This edition spans 467 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the lives of Yuriko and Kazue, who, despite their contrasting backgrounds, share a tragic fate. Yuriko, known for her beauty, and Kazue, a corporate employee seeking validation, both attended an elite school and exhibited great promise before their untimely deaths.
Readers will find a gripping examination of the circumstances surrounding these brutal murders, as the story unfolds through the perspective of Yuriko’s sister and the girls’ personal journals. The book addresses themes of isolation, societal expectations, and the psychological impact of their choices. With elements of mystery and suspense, Grotesque offers a thought-provoking look at crime and the complexities of human relationships.
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Two prostitutes have been murdered in Tokyo. Yuriko had been working as a prostitute all her adult life, starting while still at school, where her stunning beauty compensated for what she lacked in intellect and commanded attention from older men. Kazue worked for a blue-chip company and had good career prospects, but was unpopular with colleagues and felt isolated. She chose to walk the streets at night where she hoped to get noticed. Twenty years previously both women were educated at an elite school for young ladies, and both exhibited exceptional promise prior to their brutal, unnecessary deaths. How and why did this tragedy occur? With narration from Yuriko’s embittered, unattractive sister and through the girls’ journals and diaries Kirino allows their shocking story to unfurl.
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