Description
In the stark beauty of Hakata Bay, a young couple is discovered dead in poses that initially suggest a quiet, final act of suicide. As investigators peel back the calm surface of the scene, the case grows increasingly intricate, forcing them to question what they think they know about the victims, their relationship, and the story they appear to be telling. With Matsumoto’s hallmark precision and psychological acuity, the novel examines how ordinary life can conceal darker motives—and how truth often emerges only through uncomfortable contradictions. A tightly constructed mystery that turns perception into a weapon, this is a chilling study of deception, moral ambiguity, and the unsettling distance between appearances and reality.
Available Editions
paperback
Kodansha
Published Jan 1, 1970
168 pages
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Points and Lines by Seicho Matsumoto.