Diary of a Murderer

Name: Diary of a Murderer
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838950040
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Chilling Korean crime stories from the award-winning writer

By Kim Young-ha

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Summary

In Diary of a Murderer by Kim Young-ha, a retired serial killer suffering from Alzheimer's faces a race against time as his memories fade. While grappling with his past and the impending loss of his sanity, he becomes embroiled in a new case that challenges his remaining wits. Amidst the struggle between his past crimes and deteriorating mind, tension builds in a chilling exploration of memory, guilt, and identity.
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This compelling novel offers a thrilling dive into the mind of a former serial killer suffering from Alzheimer's, adding a unique twist to traditional crime fiction. It provides a gripping exploration of memory, morality, and what it means to face one's past. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and unexpected plot twists, this book may captivate your interest.

Diary of a Murderer

A collection of wild, dark, erotic stories, including the blackly funny tale of a former serial killer suffering from memory loss, who sets his sights on one final target: his daughter's boyfriend.

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It's been twenty-five years since I last murdered someone, or has it been twenty-six?

Diary of a Murderer captivates and provokes in equal measure, exploring what it means to be on the edge - between life and death, good and evil. In the titular novella, a former serial killer suffering from memory loss sets his sights on one final target: his daughter's boyfriend, who he suspects is also a serial killer.

In the other stories, we witness an affair between two childhood friends that questions the limits of loyalty and love; a family's disintegration after a baby son is kidnapped and recovered years later; and a wild, erotic ride about pursuing creativity at the expense of everything else.

'Filled with the kind of sublime, galvanizing stories that strike like a lightning bolt, searing your nerves' - Nylon

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Kim Young-ha's Diary of a Murderer receives acclaim for its dark, innovative, and gripping tales that blend humour with unsettling plots. Critics praise Kim's ability to delve into humanity's darker aspects while maintaining a touch of absurd comedy. The collection, marked by its emotional depth and philosophical underpinnings, is described as a powerful and engrossing showcase of the author's literary prowess.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838950040

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Humour Kim Young-ha Literary Fiction

About the Author

Kim Young-ha is the author of seven novels, including the acclaimed I Have the Right to Destroy Myself and Black Flower. He has won every major Korean literature award, and his works have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Krys Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in California and Washington, and studied in the United States and England. She was a finalist for Best New American Voices in 2006, and her fiction, journalism, and literary translations have appeared in Granta, San Francisco Chronicle and the Guardian, among others. She divides her time between South Korea and the United States.