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A review by pineconek
Audition by Ralph McCarthy, Ryū Murakami
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
What a Ride.
This is my second Ryu Murakami, and I think I need more. But I can't explain why I find these books so addictive to read. The writing is telegraphic and very direct, and the characters are painted in brief specificity.
The plot is straightforward: a middle aged widower decides that he's ready for a new wife and sets up a little audition scheme so that he can meet many young women at once and have an excuse to ask them questions. He's immediately drawn to one particular young woman, and we follow their courtship. The tension rises with every page and while I roughly knew where the story would go, I did not envision those gruesome details.
Recommended if you think Stephen King's Misery wasn't brutal enough, enjoy telegraphic writing, and have a strong stomach. Looking forward to reading more his work. 4.5 stars rounded up.
This is my second Ryu Murakami, and I think I need more. But I can't explain why I find these books so addictive to read. The writing is telegraphic and very direct, and the characters are painted in brief specificity.
The plot is straightforward: a middle aged widower decides that he's ready for a new wife and sets up a little audition scheme so that he can meet many young women at once and have an excuse to ask them questions. He's immediately drawn to one particular young woman, and we follow their courtship. The tension rises with every page and while I roughly knew where the story would go, I did not envision those gruesome details.
Recommended if you think Stephen King's Misery wasn't brutal enough, enjoy telegraphic writing, and have a strong stomach. Looking forward to reading more his work. 4.5 stars rounded up.