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dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An incisive look at gender roles and gendered expectations in Japan, seen through the lens of an ambitious female reporter and how she is affected by interviews with a famous serial killer. There are a lot of interesting characters, and Rika's relationships form the backbone of the book. Her decisions about how she wanted to live her life were more interesting to me than the serial killer drama, which dragged in places.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Infertility, Misogyny, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism