Summary:
This mesmerizing novel tells the story of a brutal murder in the staid Tokyo suburbs, as a young mother who works the night shift making boxed lunches strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up her crime. The coolly intelligent Masako emerges as the plot's ringleader but quickly discovers that this killing is merely the beginning, as it leads to a terrifying foray into the underbelly of Japanese society.
My Thoughts:
While slow at first, it quickly picks up the pace. Yayoi, a young working mother finally strikes back at her abusive husband and kills him. Not knowing what to do, she calls Masako for help, who enlists Yoshie and Kuniko to help dismember and dispose of the body. But after the work is complete, everything seems to fall apart. Parts of the body were found, as Kuniko dumped them in the park instead of somewhere where they wouldn't likely be found. A man in charge of a club is arrested due to a previous altercation with the deceased, but is later let go. And the man is out looking for revenge on whoever actually did the crime.
The writing is slow but suspenseful, and I really like the characters of Masako and Yoshie. However, the ending seemed abrupt and disjointed from the buildup. If the ending was different, I likely would have rated it higher, but it felt out of place. Despite that, I would recommend reading this, as it was very suspenseful and entertaining up until the end.
My Rating: 3 stars
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