Scandal
Scandal by Shūsaku Endō is a thought-provoking novel published by Penguin in 1989, featuring 237 pages in English. The story follows Suguro, a prominent Catholic novelist on the verge of receiving a significant literary award. His life takes a tumultuous turn when a woman he does not recognize approaches him at the ceremony, claiming familiarity due to his supposed visits to Tokyo’s red-light district. As a scandalous press campaign unfolds, Suguro finds his reputation under siege, leading him to confront a disturbing doppelganger intent on tarnishing his image.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and reputation, as Suguro navigates the complexities of his public persona and the darker aspects of Tokyo’s nightlife. The plot thickens as he encounters various elements of suspense and intrigue, compelling him to explore the seedy underbelly of the city in search of the truth. This edition offers a rich exploration of the psychological and societal implications of scandal, making it a significant addition to the genres of fiction and thrillers.
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Suguro is an eminent Catholic novelist who is about to receive a major literary award. When a drunk woman he has never met before approaches him at the award ceremony, claiming she knows him well from his regular visits to Tokyo’s red-light district, he assumes she must surely be mistaken. But with a scurrilous press campaign damaging Suguro’s reputation, his sleazy doppelganger appears more and more, as if deliberately trying to discredit him. He is sighted touring the love hotels and brothels of Shinjuku; a leering portrait of him appears in an exhibition–and Suguro is forced to undertake a journey into Tokyo’s seedy heart in order to discover the dreadful truth.
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