Butter

Asako Yuzuki

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Asako Yuzuki

Butter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Details

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Butter by Asako Yuzuki follows a young journalist investigating complex themes of culinary passion, relationships, and self-discovery. She becomes engrossed in the life of a woman who is a murder suspect and known for her delectable butter-centric dishes. The story delves into how food interlinks with identity and social expectations.

Reviews & Readership

Review Roundup

Butter by Asako Yuzuki presents a gripping exploration of human desires and the complexities of societal norms. Readers praise its deep character development and thought-provoking narrative. However, some find its pace slow and plot convoluted. Despite minor criticisms, it’s widely appreciated for its introspective and richly detailed storytelling.

Who Should Read Butter?

Readers who enjoy character-driven narratives with a social critique will be drawn to Asako Yuzuki’s Butter. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Ottessa Moshfegh’s My Year of Rest and Relaxation will appreciate its dark, thought-provoking exploration of societal expectations and complex female characters.

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