Real World by Natsuo Kirino
Set in the bustling cityscape of Tokyo, this gripping novel delves into the intertwined lives of four teenage girls whose world is upended when a neighbor is accused of murdering his mother. As they become entangled in the ensuing chaos, each girl grapples with her own personal struggles, revealing the darker undercurrents of modern Japanese society. The narrative explores themes of alienation, identity, and the pressures of adolescence, painting a vivid portrait of youth caught in the throes of moral ambiguity and societal expectations.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 208-224
- Original Language
- Japanese
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