Butter by Asako Yuzuki - Paperback, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, International Bestseller, Translated by Polly Barton, Features Cow, Japanese Text, Red Brush Strokes
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Discover Butter by Asako Yuzuki, a compelling paperback novel published on February 29 2024 by HarperCollins Publishers, with an imprint from Fourth Estate Ltd. This modern contemporary fiction, spanning 464 pages, plunges readers into the captivating story of Manako Kajii, a gourmet cook convicted of serial murders in Tokyo. Kajii, known for seducing lonely businessmen with her exquisite home cooking, holds the nation captive with her silence. The narrative unfolds as journalist Rika Machida, the sole woman in her news office and accustomed to simple meals, writes to Kajii requesting a beef stew recipe. This unexpected correspondence sparks a series of visits that evolve into a culinary masterclass rather than a journalistic investigation. Rika's intent to soften Kajii through this gastronomic exchange inadvertently leads to her own transformation, awakening something within her with each shared meal. Inspired by the true case of 'The Konkatsu Killer', this novel, translated by Polly Barton, is a vivid and unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance, and the transgressive pleasures derived from food in Japan. Butter has been recognized with several accolades, including being shortlisted for the British Book Awards Debut Novel of the Year 2025, achieving The Number 1 Sunday Times Bestseller status, and being a BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick. It was also longlisted for the CWA Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger Award 2025. This book promises a thought-provoking and gripping reading experience for fans of literary fiction and crime narratives.
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Butter by Asako Yuzuki - Paperback, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, International Bestseller, Translated by Polly Barton, Features Cow, Japanese Text, Red Brush Strokes is a product, currently listed by 3 Irish retailers on GetLocal (3 offers in total). Prices range from €12.50 to €19.50 depending on retailer.
Retailers commonly describe it as: paperback, novel, thriller and japanese literature.
It can be bought from local retailers in Kerry, Tipperary and Dublin, and is currently marked in stock by at least one seller.
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It is currently listed by 3 Irish retailers on GetLocal, with 3 offers in total.
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Prices range from €12.50 to €19.50 depending on the retailer. See the full list of offers above, sorted from cheapest.
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It is available from retailers based in Kerry, Tipperary and Dublin.
