A Man

In Keiichiro Hirano's compelling novel "A Man," divorce attorney Akira Kido faces a personal crisis as he reexamines his own faltering marriage. When a former client, Rié Takemoto, asks him to investigate the mysterious life of her deceased husband, Daisuké, Kido is drawn into a complex web of deception and identity. As he uncovers the truth behind Daisuké's fabricated existence, Kido grapples with profound questions about memory, identity, and the lives we choose to lead. This award-winning work delves into the intricate nuances of existence and self-discovery.