Nails and Eyes av Kaori Fujino

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<b>Tense, subtly disturbing Japanese literary horror perfect for fans of <i>Tender is the Flesh</i> and<i> The Vegetarian</i><br><br>An unforgettably creepy child narrator weaves uncanny tales about her new stepmother in this feminist horror novella + short story collection that introduces a unique new voice in Japanese literature</b><br><br>A young girl loses her mother, and her father blindly invites his secret lover into the family home to care for her. As she obsessively tries to curate a pristine life, this new interloper remains indifferent to the girl, who seems to record her every move - and she realises only too late all that she has failed to see.<br><br>With masterful narrative control, <i>Nails and Eyes</i>—appearing in English for the first time—builds to a conclusion of disturbing power. Paired with two additional stories of unsettled minds and creeping tension, it introduces a daring new voice in Japanese literature.