My suffering and yours are different." "Then, Izanami-sama, why do you suffer?", I asked, without thinking. you're human, and that makes you hesitate. "A human life means nothing to a god and can be taken away at will. Conclusively, out of all the novels, she has written, I liked this one best.more On a side note, feminists may also find their niche with this novel for its rigorous depiction of a strong female main character, deadly set out in her heart-wrenching journey and conviction to rule over mankind using her omnipotent powers and exact revenge on men, by taking them into the realm of the dead where she governs everything to her heart's content as a payback for the betrayal which has been imposed on her by a man she loved most endearingly. Albeit its several minor changes for an obvious reason namely its clear intention to be a much bleaker retelling of the original classic Japanese creationist folktale which can be found attributed throughout its entirety, Kirino successfully managed to not deviate too far from the original with her own signature take on the story. Whether you are an avid Japanese literature enthusiast, or a casually curious reader wanting to know a brief bit of an important piece of Japanese history, especially on how the land is believed to be borne, as well as how it is intermittently reflected and rooted deep in the nation's social consciousness, this book can be a good starting point for you. Whether you are an avid Japanese literature enthusiast, or a casually curious reader wanting to know a brief bit of an important piece of Japanese history, especially on how the land is believed to be borne, as well as how it is intermittently reflected and rooted deep in the nation's social consciousness, this book c Dive into the vastly immersive fictional, mythical and fantastical world taken off of an East Asian cultural history, coming from the infamous feudal land of the rising sun, Japan. A provocative, fantastical saga, The Goddess Chronicle tells a sumptuous story of sex, murder, gods and goddesses, and bittersweet revenge.moreĭive into the vastly immersive fictional, mythical and fantastical world taken off of an East Asian cultural history, coming from the infamous feudal land of the rising sun, Japan. Caught in an elaborate web of treachery, she travels between the land of the living and the Realm of the Dead, seeking vengeance and closure.Īt the heart of this exquisitely dark tale, Kirino masterfully reimagines the ancient Japanese creation myth of Izanami and Izanaki. On her sixth birthday, Kamikuu is chosen to become the next Oracle, serving the realm of light, while Namima is forced to serve the realm of darkness-destined to spend eternity guiding the spirits of the deceased to the underworld.Īs the sisters serve opposite fates, Namima embarks on a journey that takes her from the experience of first love to the aftermath of scalding betrayal. Kamikuu is admired far and wide for her otherworldly beauty small and headstrong Namima learns to live in her sister’s shadow. In a place like no other, on a mystical island in the shape of tear drop, two sisters are born into a family of oracles. Kamikuu is admired far and wide for her otherworldly beauty small and heads From internationally bestselling crime writer Natsuo Kirino comes a mythical feminist noir about family secrets, broken loyalties, and the search from truth in a deceitful world.
From internationally bestselling crime writer Natsuo Kirino comes a mythical feminist noir about family secrets, broken loyalties, and the search from truth in a deceitful world.
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