Description
Inspired by the true story of Japan's notorious "Konkatsu Killer," *Butter* follows journalist Rika Machida as she pursues an exclusive interview with the enigmatic Manako Kajii, a gourmet cook convicted of seducing and murdering wealthy men. When Kajii agrees to share her recipes, Rika finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of culinary indulgence and transgressive pleasure that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. As Rika begins to nourish her body and listen to her desires—gaining weight in the process—she discovers a path toward self-discovery that defies Japan's rigid expectations for women. Through their complex relationship, Asako Yuzuki crafts a vivid and unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, and the radical act of refusing to sacrifice oneself for others. This psychological thriller examines how food becomes a vehicle for liberation, as Rika learns to define her own worth outside of society's narrow constraints.
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hardcover
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780063236400
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Translation
Original: バター (Batā)
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Butter by Asako Yuzuki.