The Executioner Who Refused to Kill the Suicidal Girl

Name: The Executioner Who Refused to Kill the Suicidal Girl
Brand: Ryusho Nemoto Works
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By Nemoto Ryusho

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The novel's striking premise and tonal depth make it a standout addition for libraries seeking morally complex narratives and for indie bookstores curating atmospheric literary works with international appeal.A dark, psychological literary novel blending noir aesthetics with moral philosophy.Set in a city where public executions have become spectacle, the story follows The Laughing Man-a state-sanctioned killer celebrated as a celebrity-until one suicidal girl calmly requests her own death. Her presence destabilizes him more than any criminal act ever has.As the justice system decays into ritualized violence, the executioner is forced to confront the collapse of his faith, the erosion of mercy, and the possibility that compassion may be the last remaining form of rebellion. What begins as a death request becomes a meditation on guilt, survival, and the impossible tenderness between two people who should never have met.Nemoto's prose merges psychological realism, metaphysics, and quiet lyricism, illuminating the fine line between life, death, and the human longing to be seen.Key Themes for Libraries & BooksellersEthics of violence and state powerPsychological breakdown and recoveryUnlikely human connection in hostile systemsLiterary noir with philosophical undercurrentsIdeal for readers of Kazuo Ishiguro, Dostoevsky, and Keiichiro Hirano
Market PositioningA strong fit for:Literary fiction shelvesContemporary noirPsychological dramaPhilosophy-infused fictionJapanese-influenced global literature
The novel's striking premise and tonal depth make it a standout addition for libraries seeking morally complex narratives and for indie bookstores curating atmospheric literary works with international appeal.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 132
Release Date:: 2025-11-27
Publication Date:: 2025-11-27
Publisher:: Ryusho Nemoto Works
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798994071236
Weight:: 177 g
Height:: 140 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 8 cm

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