About the book
Unblinking in its vision of a nation in a chaotic, hellish period in its history, Tokyo Year Zero is a “brilliant, perplexing, claustrophobic … exhilarating” crime novel (The New York Times Book Review).
It's August 1946—one year after the Japanese surrender—and women are turning up dead all over Tokyo. Detective Minami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police—irreverent, angry, despairing—goes on the hunt for a killer known as the Japanese Bluebeard—a decorated former Imperial soldier who raped and murdered at least ten women amidst the turmoil of post-war Tokyo. As he undertakes the case, Minami is haunted by his own memories of atrocities that he can no longer explain or forgive.
Editions of Tokyo Year Zero
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307263742
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307276506
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307267849
Read an Excerpt
Unblinking in its vision of a nation in a chaotic, hellish period in its history, Tokyo Year Zero is a “brilliant, perplexing, claustrophobic … exhilarating” crime novel (The New York Times Book Review).
It's August 1946—one year after the Japanese surrender—and women are turning up dead all over Tokyo. Detective Minami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police—irreverent, angry, despairing—goes on the hunt for a killer known as the Japanese Bluebeard—a decorated former Imperial soldier who raped and murdered at least ten women amidst the turmoil of post-war Tokyo. As he undertakes the case, Minami is haunted by his own memories of atrocities that he can no longer explain or forgive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tokyo Year Zero about?
Unblinking in its vision of a nation in a chaotic, hellish period in its history, Tokyo Year Zero is a “brilliant, perplexing, claustrophobic … exhilarating” crime novel (The New York Times Book Review).
It's August 1946—one year after the Japanese surrender—and women are turning up dead all over Tokyo. Detective Minami of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police—irreverent, angry, despairing—goes on the hunt for a killer known as the Japanese Bluebeard—a decorated former Imperial soldier who raped and murdered at least ten women amidst the turmoil of post-war Tokyo. As he undertakes the case, Minami is haunted by his own memories of atrocities that he can no longer explain or forgive.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tokyo Year Zero?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Tokyo Year Zero?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307263742
Is Tokyo Year Zero part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Tokyo Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tokyo Year Zero?
David Peace
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tokyo Year Zero is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307263742) and paperback(ISBN 9780307276506) and ebook(ISBN 9780307267849)
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