People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo—and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up
People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo—and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012465
Book • Nonfiction
Tokyo, Japan • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo—and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up by Richard Lloyd Parry recounts the disappearance of a British woman in Tokyo and the subsequent investigation, capturing the cultural, legal, and societal aspects that surrounded her case.
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People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry is praised for its compelling and meticulously researched narrative, providing an in-depth look into a horrifying real-life crime. Critics commend Parry's compassionate portrayal of the victim and her family. However, some reviewers find the graphic details and complex structure overwhelming. Overall, it's a gripping but intense true-crime read.
Who Should Read People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo—and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up?
Fans of true crime seeking a gripping and deeply investigative narrative would relish People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry. Readers of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara will appreciate the detailed reporting and psychological depth.
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Book • Nonfiction
Tokyo, Japan • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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