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In The Miso Soup

By Ryu Murakami
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In The Miso Soup by Ryu Murakami is a gripping psychological thriller set in Tokyo’s dark underbelly. It follows Kenji, a tour guide who specialises in showing foreigners the city's nightlife, as he escorts a mysterious American named Frank. As the nights unfold, Kenji grows increasingly suspicious of Frank’s intentions, leading to a tense and unsettling exploration of fear and human nature.
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It's just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo's nightlife. But, Frank's behaviour is so odd that Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous desires.

For fans of Michel Houellebecq and Bret Easton EllisThis dark modern Japanese morality tale will entertain and shock the readerA unique and important voice in international fiction

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It’s just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo’s nightlife. But Frank’s behaviour is so odd that Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous desires.

Although Kenji is far from innocent himself, he unwillingly descends with Frank into an inferno of evil, from which only his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Jun, can possibly save him.

In The Miso Soup by Ryu Murakami delves into this dark tale, weaving a narrative of suspense and moral complexity.

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In the Miso Soup by Ryu Murakami is praised for its vivid depiction of modern Japan, highlighting its underlying nihilism and decadence. It is described as a chilling and intense thriller that delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche. Reviewers commend the novel's ability to evoke a haunting atmosphere, particularly through its portrayal of Tokyo's claustrophobic backstreets. Additionally, the book leaves a lasting impression on readers, prompting reflection on the motivations of its characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747578888

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ralph F. McCarthy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

On a recent trip to Britain, bestselling author Haruki Murakami was asked who his favourite Japanese author was. He replied that it was his namesake, Ryu Murakami. Renaissance man for the postmodern age, Ryu Murakami has played drums for a rock group, made movies and hosted a TV talk show. Whilst he was still a student, his first novel Almost Transparent Blue was awarded Japan's most coveted literary prize and went on to sell over a million copies. Ralph McCarthy is the translator of 69 by Ryu Murakami and two collections of stories by Osamu Dazai.

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