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What's Left of Me Is Yours

By: Stephanie Scott
Narrated by: Hanako Footman
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 A NEW YORK TIMES 'EDITOR'S PICK'
ONE OF THE OBSERVER'S 10 BEST DEBUT NOVELISTS OF 2020

'Enrapturing' New York Times
'A brilliant debut' Louise Doughty
'You'll have the heart rate of an Olympic hurdler' Sunday Express
'I read it with my heart in my throat' Sara Collins
'An exquisitely crafted masterpiece' Woman & Home

Within the Tokyo underworld there is an industry which exists to break up marriages. It is known today as wakaresaseya - agents who, for a fee, can be hired by one spouse to seduce the other and provide grounds for divorce on favourable terms.
Inspired by a real case, this is the story of Kaitaro Nakamura, a wakaresaseya agent, who is hired by a man to seduce his wife. Kaitaro falls in love with his target, Rina, and after the divorce she moves in with him, unaware of his role in the demise of her marriage.
Inevitably, however, the truth resurfaces... with tragic consequences.©2020 Stephanie Scott (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group Asia Divorce & Separation International Mystery & Crime Murder Mystery Relationships True Crime Marriage Crime Romance Fiction Suspense
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Several well researched threads have been skilfully woven together by Stephanie Scott to create a compelling story. We know one outcome very early on, but her gradual unfolding of all that led to this event, and beyond, has made this an intriguing and very enjoyable listen.

Superb first novel

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A meticulously researched, atmospheric and absorbing story- beautifully written and thoughtfully read.
Highly recommended as escapist listening!

An absorbing exploration of Japanese society

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A story that virtually no one in the UK is likely to know anything about. Really worth reading.

This is why people read books.

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A very sad story-obviously very personal but unfortunately too common. Doesn't say a lot about the role of women in Japanese society which I suspect hasn't changed too much since when the story takes place. I felt very sorry for Rina, she was betrayed by all the men she knew.

3.5 Stars. Very Sad

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This is a completely absorbing psychological examination of a love affair and a murder-not a thriller or a mystery as such, its powerful atmosphere of suspense arises from the building tensions amongst the characters as their individual decisions intertwine until the presaged tragedy feels inevitable. The author has convincingly steeped herself in the country and culture from which the story springs, yet the story is universal; thus it calls to mind both traditional Japanese love suicide plays and Greek tragedy. The reader is excellent, conveying the various points of view and voice with subtlety- and, refreshingly for an audiobook, correct pronunciation of Japanese words and names.

Compelling

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