The Thief

Name: The Thief
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472105875
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By Fuminori Nakamura

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The Thief by Fuminori Nakamura is a gripping tale centered around a skilled pickpocket navigating the streets of Tokyo. As he delves deeper into his life of crime, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous scheme orchestrated by a mysterious figure from his past. The story explores themes of crime, fate, and survival in a fast-paced, tense atmosphere.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories of crime, existential exploration, and the inner workings of a master pickpocket. It weaves an intense narrative steeped in Tokyo’s gritty underworld, exploring themes of morality and fate, and might appeal to those who appreciate psychological fiction with atmospheric depth.

The Thief

A Toyko pickpocket commits one crime too many - and finds himself way out of his depth. A taut, stylish noir thriller from one of the most feted new voices in Japanese fiction.

A Toyko pickpocket commits one crime too many - and finds himself way out of his depth. A taut, stylish noir thriller from one of the most feted new voices in Japanese fiction.

Description

Nishimura is a seasoned pickpocket, weaving through Tokyo's crowded streets, in search of potential targets. He has no family, no friends, no connections... But he does have a past, which finally catches up with him when his old partner-in-crime reappears and offers him a job he can't refuse.

Suddenly, Nishimura finds himself caught in a web so tangled and intricate that even he might not be able to escape.

Taut, atmospheric, and cool, The Thief will steal your breath away.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Thief by Fuminori Nakamura is lauded for its intricate narrative and skilful storytelling. It is described as both a captivating thriller and a philosophical examination of society and human nature. Reviewers commend its intelligent structure, surprising twists, and a protagonist portrayed with a depth reminiscent of classic literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472105875

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corsair

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 224

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Fiction Fuminori Nakamura General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Fuminori Nakamura was born in 1977 and graduated from Fukushima University in 2000. In 2002, he won the prestigious Shincho Newcomer's Award for his first novel, A Gun, and in 2005 he won the Akutagawa prize for The Boy in the Earth. The Thief, winner of the 2009 Oe Prize, Japan's most important literary award, is his first novel to be published in English.

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