Natsuo Kirino
Natsuo Kirino, born in 1951, is the author of sixteen novels, four short-story collections, and an essay collection. She is the recipient of six of Japan's premier literary awards, including the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for "Out," the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature for "Grotesque," and the Naoki Prize for "Soft Cheeks," Her work has been published in nineteen languages worldwide; several of her books have also been turned into movies. "Out "was the first of her novels to appear in...See more
Natsuo Kirino, born in 1951, is the author of sixteen novels, four short-story collections, and an essay collection. She is the recipient of six of Japan's premier literary awards, including the Mystery Writers of Japan Award for "Out," the Izumi Kyoka Prize for Literature for "Grotesque," and the Naoki Prize for "Soft Cheeks," Her work has been published in nineteen languages worldwide; several of her books have also been turned into movies. "Out "was the first of her novels to appear in English and was nominated for an Edgar Award. She lives in Tokyo. "From the Hardcover edition." See less
Natsuo Kirino's Featured Books
Natsuo Kirino book reviews
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Out
Japanese Crime Thriller
Kirino deftly juggles a cast of amazing, full-bodied characters in this rich, dark and brutal crime thriller. It's a pleasure watching the interlocking plot lines snap together to form an suspenseful ... Read More
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Real World
The Darkness in the Heart of Youth
by Whistle, Sep 24, 2008
Things are not good in Tokyo. If we are to believe the grim details in current Japanese cinema and novels, the city is teeming with angry teenagers who have rebelled against either their parents or ... Read More
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Out
Different
What else should one expect from a Japanese author? Thoroughly enjoyable, story that continually builds, and with an ending that while wasn't a big bang or crescendo was thoroughly satisfying. I ... Read More