Description
In a quiet, unsettling world where everyday life can turn abruptly strange, a young woman finds herself drawn into a series of encounters that blur the line between performance and reality. As she navigates shifting relationships and the pressures of social expectation, the story unfolds like a psychological trap—measured, intimate, and quietly devastating. With sharp attention to voice and atmosphere, the novel explores themes of identity, power, and the ways people learn to survive by adapting to cruelty. Tsushima’s distinctive, restrained style turns small gestures into emotional impact, making this a haunting read about what it means to be seen—and what it costs to look back.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Pub. Co.
Published Jan 1, 1997
138 pages
ISBN: 9780811213561
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Details
First Published
1987
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Shooting Gallery by Yūko Tsushima.