Kaoru Takamura
Lady Joker: Volume 2: The Million Copy Bestselling 'Masterpiece of Japanese Crime Fiction'
Lady Joker: Volume 2: The Million Copy Bestselling 'Masterpiece of Japanese Crime Fiction'
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Lady Joker is a Japanese crime fiction novel that follows five men who kidnap the CEO of Japan's largest beer company to extract blood money from its corrupt financiers. The novel is inspired by the real-life Glico-Morinaga kidnapping and portrays how those on the dark fringes of society can be consumed by the darkness of their own hearts.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press
Lady Joker is a novel by David Peace, the author of Tokyo Year Zero, that delves into the realm of Japanese crime fiction. It is a captivating masterpiece that concludes the captivating story of Kaoru Takamura.
Set in Tokyo, the novel revolves around a group of five men who meet at a racetrack every week. These men, known as Lady Joker, have a daring plan: they kidnap the CEO of Japan's largest beer company to extract blood money from the corrupt financiers of the company.
Lady Joker is a gripping tale that exposes the shady networks linking corporations to syndicates and raises the stakes as the attacks escalate. The lives and motivations of the victims, perpetrators, heroes, and villains are brought into sharp focus, making for a thrilling and suspenseful read. The novel is inspired by the real-life Glico-Morinaga kidnapping, an unsolved case that terrorized Japan for two years.
Through its powerful portrayal of the darkness that can consume those on the fringes of society, Lady Joker offers a poignant reflection on the human condition. The novel is praised for its devastating immensity and its ability to capture the essence of human nature.
Yoko Ogawa, the author of The Memory Police, also praises Lady Joker as a novel that portrays with devastating immensity how those on the dark fringes of society can be consumed by the darkness of their own hearts.
In conclusion, Lady Joker is a must-read for fans of Japanese crime fiction and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and compelling story. David Peace's masterful writing and Yoko Ogawa's insightful commentary make this novel a truly remarkable achievement.
Weight: 420g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529394269
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