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People Who Eat Darkness: The Fate Of Lucie Blackman (2011)

by Richard Lloyd Parry(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0224079174 (ISBN13: 9780224079174)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Jonathan Cape

review 1: I finished this book a while and it was cross-recommended to me through some of my other likes. The book tells the story of the disappearance, murder, and search for Lucie Blackman, a young British woman working in a gentlemen's club in Tokyo. In addition to providing a detailed account of the case, Mr. Parry also gives an insightful look into the family that supported Lucie and their own problems, and a review of the police and criminal justice in Japan, specifically in Tokyo. I have been fascinated by Japan and its culture for years now and this book does a great job of showing how different expectations of cultural norms, especially for people under great duress, can lead to strange consequences. I really enjoyed the book and while it is a little longer than the average... more book, it is still immensely readable. The trial part of the book dragged a bit, but necessarily so. Parry made up for by inserting himself in this part of the book as he covered the trial. Definitely recommended if you like crime non-fiction, Japanese culture and history, and just a good, riveting read. Enjoy!
review 2: The true story of a young woman who vanished from the streets of Tokyo.A young British woman who had spent several years being a flight attendant for British Air found herself getting deeper in debt. Lucie Blackman decided to go to Japan with her best friend where they could make a lot of money quickly and pay off her debts. The plan was to only spend a short time and then to return to England. She really didn't like sitting and talking to all these Japanese men, who primarily talked about themselves. But it did make money.When she didn't show up for an expected celebration her roommate reported her missing. the investigation and trial connected to it lasted over 6 years. This book was written by a journalist who followed her story from beginning to end. less

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