Description
In a vibrant, ancient Japan, Namima's idyllic youth is shattered as dark forces threaten her island home. This epic tale intertwines her coming-of-age with a mythic struggle between the gods of creation and death, whose cosmic conflict erupts into human lives through passion, violence, and profound consequence. As alliances fracture and primal desires ignite, Namima navigates a world of ritual and retribution, where survival comes at a brutal cost. Natsuo Kirino masterfully blends mythic scope with her signature unsettling intensity, exploring themes of power, mortality, and the delicate balance between creation and destruction.
Available Editions
paperback
Canongate Books
Published Jan 1, 2021
ISBN: 9781786899170
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Goddess Chronicle by Natsuo Kirino.