Fuminori Nakamura, Allison Markin Powell

Last Winter We Parted

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ISBN 13:
9781616956141
author:
Fuminori Nakamura, Allison Markin Powell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
SOHO PRESS
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
12.7 x 1.6 x 19 cm
Genre:
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.08

Description

A dark and twisted exploration of identity and aesthetics, Fuminori Nakamura's novel Last Winter We Parted is a philosophical house of mirrors that delves into the violence of art and the horrors of human nature. A young writer is commissioned to interview a convicted murderer, Kiharazaka, who stands accused of murdering two women. As the writer probes deeper, he struggles to maintain his sense of reason and justice, questioning whether Kiharazaka is truly guilty or will die to protect someone else. The novel's narrative is reminiscent of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's "Hell Screen," evoking a sense of unease and uncertainty. Through the twisted tale, Nakamura asks a deceptively sinister question: Can we truly capture the essence of another human being? With its dark and unsettling themes, Last Winter We Parted is a gripping and thought-provoking read. With its unique blend of psychological insight and philosophical exploration, this novel will appeal to fans of literary fiction and mystery.

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