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A Separation by Katie Kitamura
4.0

katie kitamura does it again!!!

i didn't love this book as much as Audition and Intimacies, but this was still such a gripping read. the main character's indifference/complicity, the unfolding murder mystery of christopher, etc. kept me hooked throughout the novel. i love how kitamura across all her books has a large focus on the present and interiority — despite little to no flashbacks or deep background dives, the characters still feel well-fleshed out. i was most intrigued by the character Isabella in this story and wish we got more of her. 

overall great read!