Description

Natsuo Kirino's "Grotesque" plunges into the dark underbelly of human nature, presenting a disturbing yet compelling narrative that transcends the typical crime novel. The story unfolds through the fragmented perspectives of four narrators, each recounting their connections to two murdered women, revealing a complex web of obsession, beauty, and betrayal. As the accounts shift and contradict, the novel masterfully dissects the depravity of the human mind and the unsettling truths hidden beneath societal facades. Kirino's unflinching exploration of psychological darkness makes "Grotesque" a profound and unforgettable examination of desire and its devastating consequences.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Random House

Published Jan 1, 2018

482 pages

ISBN: 9781448103874

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Details

First Published

2007

Language

eng

Translation

From: jpn

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino.

Violence
Sexual Content
Abuse