A review by sci_mom
The Night of Baba Yaga by Akira Otani

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

3.75

Yes, there is a lot of misogyny in this book. Yes, there is a fair amount of sexual violence represented. Yes, it is a thriller from a Japanese author. It is also a very interesting story of women taking power back from men and overcoming their circumstances to live a life of their choosing. It is not light or easy or fun reading but it is a fast read with minimal character development. I would consider it to be more of a novella/graphic novel without the graphics. I was engaged by the story and the way it was told. It may not be for everyone, but I would read more from this author.