Books that make you say “wait, what?”
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If you’re in the mood for surprises, shocking turns of events or general weirdness, these may be the books for you!
二木先生
Novel
He’s the outcast of his class. His teacher has a secret. They have something in common?! You won’t be able to guess what happens next and you also won’t be sure if you actually like any of the characters, but you’ll probably love the ride.
He’s the outcast of his class. His teacher has a secret. They have something in common?! You won’t be able to guess what happens next and you also won’t be sure if you actually like any of the characters, but you’ll probably love the ride.
ハンチバック
Novel
The author goes there, and then she just keeps on going in this Akutagawa prize winner that will surely make you slightly uncomfortable at first, and then unable to forget the book by the time you’re done reading.
The author goes there, and then she just keeps on going in this Akutagawa prize winner that will surely make you slightly uncomfortable at first, and then unable to forget the book by the time you’re done reading.
改良
Novel
A male college student who is quite possibly the most めんどくさい person ever works in a call center part-time and is obsessed with becoming beautiful, spending all his money on clothes, makeup, and accessories. This book raises more questions than it answers about beauty and gender norms, but boy does it sure escalate and go to places you didn’t expect (or did you?).
A male college student who is quite possibly the most めんどくさい person ever works in a call center part-time and is obsessed with becoming beautiful, spending all his money on clothes, makeup, and accessories. This book raises more questions than it answers about beauty and gender norms, but boy does it sure escalate and go to places you didn’t expect (or did you?).
憤死
Novel
Step right into the “Bathroom Confessional” where at old man makes neighborhood children confess their sins to him. Or maybe you want to read about getting trapped inside The Game of Life? Or that girl from your third grade class who had wild temper tantrums. These are all weird but great stories. Seriously though, they’re weird.
Step right into the “Bathroom Confessional” where at old man makes neighborhood children confess their sins to him. Or maybe you want to read about getting trapped inside The Game of Life? Or that girl from your third grade class who had wild temper tantrums. These are all weird but great stories. Seriously though, they’re weird.
静かに、ねぇ、静かに
Novel
Three short stories about social media victims who you love to hate. The author is bad person for this one, but you’ll love reading it.
Three short stories about social media victims who you love to hate. The author is bad person for this one, but you’ll love reading it.
殺人出産
Novel
It’ll make you uncomfortable, it’ll make you question your beliefs, it’ll make you polyamorous.
It’ll make you uncomfortable, it’ll make you question your beliefs, it’ll make you polyamorous.
チュベローズで待ってる AGE32
Novel
This entire book is a “wait what?” moment that repeats over and over again. A book for when you truly want to be stunned by your reading material.
This entire book is a “wait what?” moment that repeats over and over again. A book for when you truly want to be stunned by your reading material.
