Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche
Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003309
Book • Nonfiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Philip Gabriel, Alfred Birnbaum, and Haruki Murakami explores the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack through interviews with victims and former Aum Shinrikyo cult members. It provides personal narratives, examining the psychological and societal impacts on individuals and the broader Japanese culture.
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Review Roundup
Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Philip Gabriel, Alfred Birnbaum, and Haruki Murakami is a gripping exploration of the 1995 sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Reviewers praise Murakami's empathetic interviews with both victims and perpetrators but note the narrative can feel disjointed. Overall, the book is commended for its insightful look into Japanese society and trauma.
Who Should Read Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche?
Readers who would enjoy Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Philip Gabriel, Alfred Birnbaum, and Haruki Murakami are those interested in true crime, contemporary Japanese culture, and psychological analysis. Fans of books like In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry would find it compelling.
21,349 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
309
Book • Nonfiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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