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Naoko

by Keigo Higashino, Kerim Yasar
RM44.03 MYR
Naoko
Naoko

Mind-bending, poignant exploration of identity and grief.

"Naoko" is a compelling read that blends a profound critique of gender norms with a gripping mystery. Higashino's mastery in mixing the everyday with the extraordinary makes this book an intriguing journey, one that offers twists which challenge our understanding of reality and human connection. The emotional depth and unexpected humor make it a uniquely touching story that you're unlikely to forget.

  • Naoki Prize 直木三十五賞 Nominee (1998)
  • Mystery Writers of Japan Award (日本推理作家協会賞) for Best Novel (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Naoko

by Keigo Higashino, Kerim Yasar
RM44.03 MYR
ISBN: 9781932234077
Authors: Keigo Higashino, Kerim Yasar
Publisher: Vertical
Date of Publication: 2004-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 5387 readers)

Description

Naoko, a major bestseller and film in Japan, is a poignant and wily take on gender relations from a master of the detective story. Expertly and seamlessly interweaving the real and the unreal, Naoko involves a regular guy whose world is rocked when his wife dies in a bus accident. His young daughter survives, but seems to be inhabited by her mother’s personality.
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Mind-bending, poignant exploration of identity and grief.

"Naoko" is a compelling read that blends a profound critique of gender norms with a gripping mystery. Higashino's mastery in mixing the everyday with the extraordinary makes this book an intriguing journey, one that offers twists which challenge our understanding of reality and human connection. The emotional depth and unexpected humor make it a uniquely touching story that you're unlikely to forget.

  • Naoki Prize 直木三十五賞 Nominee (1998)
  • Mystery Writers of Japan Award (日本推理作家協会賞) for Best Novel (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.