Grotesque

I actually have another book by Kirino on my shelf (Out) but when my NSDL was flashing it’s lo-batt signal and I didn’t bring my PSP, I dug into my shopping bag and started to read Grotesque.

I didn’t read it as fast as I used to, but I couldn’t put it down. Its intriguing characters relate their story to you, and instead of being repetitive, the plot was all the more engaging and pulls you into the story ever so subtly. I found myself unable to put the book down and since this is more noir than a regular crime-mystery, I started to read this in the nights more often than playing with my game consoles. One can feel the brutal truth for the individuals in the story, no matter how dark and hopeless; Kirino does not beautify reality, but presents it in a most accurate manner. I simply don’t know what more I could ask for.

I’m delving into the second (actually it’s the first) book now. And I sure hope it’s as good as Grotesque. If you’re into modern and noir, this book would be great.

Meanwhile, something else has been keeping me busy.

~ by alt.ayu on March 23, 2008.