Tento autor se proslavil svým jedinečným stylem, který se často zabývá komplexními lidskými emocemi a psychologickými hloubkami. Jeho díla vynikají syrovou upřímností a schopností zachytit znepokojivé, ale zároveň poutavé aspekty lidské zkušenosti. Čtenáři oceňují jeho mistrovské vyprávění, které je nutí k zamyšlení nad hranicemi morálky a mezilidských vztahů. Jeho umělecký přínos spočívá v odvážném zkoumání temnějších stránek duše.
"..if you enjoyed Oshimi's previous work with "Flowers of Evil", and you enjoy dark storylines with twisted characters, you'll no doubt enjoy "Blood on the Tracks"! Recommended!" - Neo Tokyo 2099 Seiichi's aunt and uncle have arrived to confront Seiko, and the truth has come out at last. The lies—and his family—are falling apart, and Seiichi is left to pick up the pieces... But as he shakes off his mother's influence and faces police questioning, a shocking revelation about his past emerges!!
Lange Zeit konnte sich Seiichis Cousin Shigeru nicht an jenen Vorfall im Sommer erinnern. Doch als er daheim stürzt, scheinen seine Erinnerungen bruchstückhaft zurückzukehren. Seiichis Tante beschuldigt Seiko, etwas mit Shigerus Unfall zu tun zu haben. Ausgerechnet Seiichi verteidigt seine Mutter, und sein plötzlicher Ausbruch bringt die beiden einander wieder näher. Doch der Samen des Zweifels wurde gesät, und es ist nur noch eine Frage der Zeit, bis alles ans Licht kommt …
Zutiefst verstört von seinen eigenen Gedanken, ist Seiichi aus Fukiishis sicherer Umarmung geflohen und in den Schoß seiner Familie zurückgekehrt. Nun möchte Seiko endlich mit ihrem Sohn über all das sprechen, was vorgefallen ist. Was ist an jenem Tag wirklich geschehen? Je mehr Zeit Seiichi mit seiner Mutter verbringt, desto weniger kann er zwischen Wahrheit und Lüge unterscheiden …
"High school can be a stressful time for many young people. The change means a new commute, new friends, new courses...new teachers. For Shino Oshima the change could have meant an opportunity to blossom into adulthood. Unfortunately, things go wrong on her first day - she fails to even say her name during her homeroom introduction. From then on Shino is a part-mute part-stuttering mess. Ostracized and afraid she struggles to find her place in this new world... But thankfully for her, she finds her voice through music and some unexpected new frienemies."-- Provided by publisher
From the creator who brought you notable works such as The Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Inside Mari, comes a new suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. Dive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi. Unable to process the horrifying events of the past few months, Seiichi’s anger, fear, and frustration boil over. But even as he is haunted by the memory of his mother’s hands around his throat, he finds his voice again thanks to his classmate Fukiishi. Their puppy love provides a tenderness he has been missing, but it quickly comes under threat from his mother’s insane jealousy... Torn between the two women in his life, Seiichi is forced to make a choice that could bring his whole world crashing down.
From the creator who brought you notable works such as The Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Inside Mari, comes his latest suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. Dive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi. Seiichi's outburst has brought him and his mother closer together, but also served to deepen his aunt's suspicions. It's only a matter of time before the truth comes out...and before Seiichi's psychic tension erupts into violence!!
Aku no Hana
Zum ersten Mal seit drei Jahren ist Takao in seine Heimatstadt zurückgekehrt. Nun fühlt er sich endlich bereit, mit der Vergangenheit abzuschließen. Doch als er die Möglichkeit erhält, Sawa erneut wiederzusehen, muss er eine Entscheidung treffen …
Seiichi confronts his troubled past as he navigates the aftermath of his mother's arrest, uncovering memories of a traumatic incident. As he starts to break free from her influence, he reconnects with Fukiishi, igniting hope for a better future. However, his newfound stability is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious visitor in the night, hinting at unresolved issues and challenges ahead. This blend of psychological struggle and emotional rebirth sets the stage for an intriguing exploration of resilience and relationships.
"..if you enjoyed Oshimi's previous work with "Flowers of Evil", and you enjoy dark storylines with twisted characters, you'll no doubt enjoy "Blood on the Tracks"! Recommended!" - Neo Tokyo 2099 Up on the hill, Seiichi's encounter with Shigeru merges with his own experience of being cast away by his mother, Seiko—and in that moment, he kills Shigeru in order to kill himself, a sacrificial rite to permanently sever his connection with his mother. Taken into custody, Seiichi feels only relief... But Seiko isn't gone from his life yet!!
Shigeru ist endlich aus dem Koma aufgewacht. Allerdings kann er sich nicht mehr an den Vorfall erinnern, und auch sämtliche Erinnerungen an Seiichi und seine Mutter Seiko scheinen verschwunden zu sein. Doch anstatt Erleichterung zu verspüren, wird Seiko in tiefe Verzweiflung gestürzt. Denn nun ist ihr jeder Ausweg versperrt …
