Penance

Penance by Kanae Minato Summary: The tense, chilling story of four women haunted by a childhood trauma. When they were children, Sae, Maki, Akiko and Yuko were tricked into separating from their friend Emily by a mysterious stranger. Then the unthinkable occurs: Emily is found murdered hours later. Sae, Maki, Akiko and Yuko weren't able to accurately describe the stranger's appearance to the police after the Emili's body was discovered. Asako, Emily's mother, curses the surviving girls, vowing that they will pay for her daughter's murder. Like Confessions, Kanae Minato's award-winning, internationally bestselling debut, Penance is a dark and voice-driven tale of revenge and psychological trauma that will leave readers breathless. Angie’s comments: This is a novel in five parts: each main character gets their own section to tell their story. The murder has huge consequences for each girl, and it continues to affect them as adults. There is some repetition, as each woman tells her side of the story. However, each story sheds light on the murder. The feelings and events are dark. Recommended for readers of slow-moving books with dark events and feelings. Request this item