A review by swatswatwhat
The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura

funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A story of obsession that is still silly and quirky. Fast paced, creepy yet gentle.  Simple language and writing but very much conveys the wrongness of the narrators actions.

Themes of isolation, the craving to be seen, toxic workplace, hierarchy, innate sexism. Some parts were awkward …probably due to translation.