Coin Locker Babies
by Ryu Murakami
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Author: Ryu MurakamiTranslator: Stephen Snyder
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-08-09
ISBN: 4770028962
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Kodansha USA
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Book Review: A coin that sinks
Summary: 5 Stars
I first came across Mr. Murakami 's works through my best friend ,who was into Japanese avant garde writing ,about 5 years ago. Since then, i have been a big fan of him and have recommended his works to alot of my other friends as well. What really seduced me into his works are how he deals with the "nihilism. " nature, and that how factual his works to reality actually are. He stands for something where alot of his contemporary have tried and failed. "Coin Locker Babies", arguably his most famous works, is no exception to that assertion..
"Coin" has always been my favorite book of his. And as mentioned in the introduction, the "nihilism. " nature in here is alive and well. He usually uses mundane, gory perspective so adopt by few to explain his plots.; he uses that very effectively here.
The most notable (without spoiling anything to anyone) has to be the beginning of the text, whereas the twin infantile were place in an abandoned locker while their mom gavethem a mouthful. Deceptively done yet vaguely speaking tone made this a heavy triumphin usual Murakami fashion. This scene helps set up not just the vile tone in the atmosphere, but also how this two child will eventually grow up to become as well.I would not give out their names as it will spoil an integral parts of the story, so just bear in mind obsession and destruction are how I will describe their alter ego which they will eventually become
Alot of folks will probably never get a chances to see this Edgar Allan Poe of our age. And i hope whoever is reading this don't be one of those fools, go do yourself a favor; i urge you to buy this book once and for all. It will sink your world.
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