In the Miso Soup

In the Miso Soup

Ryu Murakami • Kodansha International

ISBN-10: 4770029578 · ISBN-13: 978‑4770029577 · 1997 · 1st Edition

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Set against the neon-lit backdrop of Tokyo’s nightlife, this novel follows Kenji, a professional guide for foreign tourists, as he navigates a harrowing encounter with a mysterious American client. Ryu Murakami explores the unsettling intersections of alienation and violence within the city's sex-oriented districts. The narrative serves as a chilling examination of the moral void lurking beneath the surface of contemporary Japanese urban life.

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