Wicked thought

Author: Tatsuzo Ishikawa
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book selects three outstanding social issue novels by Tatsuzo Ishikawa: "The Evil Thought," "Marriage Failure," and "The Crime of Shinkichi Kamasaka." "The Evil Thought" begins with the investigation of a murder case: Komiya, a woman who died mysteriously in the morning, and her father, who had repeatedly had thoughts of killing her, are identified as the culprit. During his bail period, the father strives to find the true culprit. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he gradually sees his daughter's decadent life, her love experiences, and the tragic reality, which only deepens his love for her. However, the closer he gets to the truth, the more terrified he becomes. The novel features a complex plot and detailed psychological portrayals of the characters. "Marriage Failure" is the author's powerful work exploring the issues of love and marriage., a graduate of the law department of a university, tired of the intrigue of the bureaucracy, worked at a camera factory and fell in love with Ibu, a female worker at the same factory. They pursued a free marriage and signed a three-year separation marriage agreement. This arrangement was criticized by those around them. The secretly in love with seized the opportunity to meet him at night, and the mysterious K also warned, casting a shadow over their relationship. The greater crisis was that Ibu became pregnant, and suspected that K was responsible, insisting that she abort the child. Ibu refused, and in the end, they broke up. The novel showcases various perspectives on love and marriage, hinting at the decadent atmosphere in Japanese society. "The Crime of Shinkichi Kamasaka" is an experimental novel told from multiple perspectives. The editor-in-chief of the "East and West Culture" magazine, Shinkichi Kamasaka, is accused of embezzlement and inciting suicide. Six characters, all involved in the case, gradually come forward, each from their own self-interest, narrating "the facts" of Kamasaka's crime. On the surface, they appear righteous, but as their narratives unfold, the hypocrisy of men and the selfishness of women are revealed. The novel does not explicitly state whether the truth or falsehood of the events is clear, leaving the reader to discern the truth for themselves upon finishing the book.