The Gun

In Fuminori Nakamura's award-winning debut novel, a university student named Nishikawa stumbles upon a dead man and a loaded gun during a nighttime walk, igniting a dangerous thrill in his life. As his intrigue grows, possessing the gun is no longer enough, driving him to confront the limits of his desires and actions. Translated into English for the first time, this gripping narrative explores the intoxicating allure of violence and the profound changes it brings.