Tokyo Year Zero by David Peace
Set in the aftermath of World War II, the narrative unfolds in a devastated Tokyo, where the city grapples with the chaos of defeat and occupation. The story follows Detective Minami, a troubled and haunted investigator, as he navigates the murky waters of crime and corruption while trying to solve a series of brutal murders. Amidst the backdrop of a society struggling to rebuild, Minami's pursuit of justice becomes a personal journey through the shadows of his own past, reflecting the broader themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for truth in a world teetering on the edge of moral collapse.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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- 147th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)