Winter Sleep

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Kitakata, whose first book in English, Ashes, saw the hardboiled ethic at work in the gangster world, uses the same perspective to subtle effect in this story of an artist's quest for growth. The message is that one's stance towards the world affects one's art. The hardboiled is an aesthetic as well as an ethic. In this beautifully written novel, Kitakata confirms his reputation as a master of dialogue by crafting great and insightful exchanges about art.

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The spirit of James M. Cain's novels hovers over Winter Sleep, a bleak but compelling slice of deadpan noir. The Seattle Times(Winter Sleep) gives new meaning to the term splatter. Agony ColumnKitakata manages his nihilistic climax with consummate control...it's absolutely compelling to read. The Japan TimesKitakata[is] part Spillane, part Dostoevsky, but always hard-boiled. Hackwriters.com

Author Bio

Kenzo Kitakata is the undisputed don of hardboiled and mystery writing in Japan. Immensly popular wiht mature readers both male and female, his works have won numerous literary awards.