Hooked

Hooked by Asako Yuzuki is a sharp and unsettling novel about loneliness, obsession, and modern womanhood in Japan. When a reserved office worker becomes fascinated by a confident housewife she encounters online, their connection slowly grows into a troubling and intense fixation. As their lives become increasingly entangled, the story explores the darker sides of desire, friendship, and identity.

Translated into English by Polly Barton.