In 1991, Japanese writer Koji Suzuki¡¯s frightening creation, a vengeful spirit named Sadako, gripped readers of his bestselling novel ¡°Ringu¡± with such terror that it spawned a successful franchise. Five sequel novels, eight Japanese films, two television series, six manga adaptations, three English-language film remakes, a South Korean film remake and two video games later, his reputation as a master of horror is secure.
Yet, there¡¯s more to Suzuki¡¯s imagination than ghosts intent on revenge. In addition to the ¡°Ringu¡± novels, he¡¯s published across various genres and is also known for his essay collections on fatherhood as a stay-at-home parent. His latest book to be translated into English, ¡°The Shining Sea,¡± is an early work that was published in Japan two years after the first ¡°Ringu¡± novel. Translated by Brian Bergstrom, this tense psychological thriller showcases another facet of Suzuki¡¯s literary brilliance.
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