{"title":"Akane Torikai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkane Torikai\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that delve deeply into complex emotional and social themes, weaving stories that resonate with subtlety and psychological insight. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eSensei's Pious Lie\u003c\/em\u003e, often explores difficult moral questions and personal struggles, inviting readers to engage with challenging ideas through beautifully drawn panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives that blend intimate character studies with wider reflections on society, presented with a distinctive artistic style. Torikai's storytelling balances restraint and intensity, making her graphic novels compelling reads for those seeking more than conventional entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"senseis-pious-lie-2-by-akane-torikai-9781647291136","title":"Sensei's Pious Lie 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorikai's work is a frank and nuanced examination of the emotional and practical effects of sexual violence, rendering the messy realities in gorgeously refined linework and dialogue far more naturalistic than most manga. The author veers away from blunt indictment to paint one of the most complex and fascinating psychological portraits of both rapist and victim in any medium. Very much not just for manga fans, \u003cem\u003eSensei's Pious Lie\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to readers of graphic novels and literary fiction in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlinded by our own pain, we end up hurting the very people we want to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the sway of her abuser, 24-year-old teacher Misuzu Hara must lie to herself to survive—but she's not the only one. And when she and Niizuma find themselves caught up in Kanamisa's power games, they'll all learn hard lessons about self-deception, violence, control... and maybe even love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598158053612,"sku":"9781647291136","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781647291136-sensei-s-pious-lie-2.jpg?v=1777963078"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/akane-torikai.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}