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Did anyone else cringe at the Reiko's story of the young piano student? Maybe I am wrong but it seemed to me kind of a male-gaze, homophobic, child sexualizing... I did not appreciate that story. Maybe someone can offer me a different perspective
Zina The student was a psychopath and a predator, adept at manipulating people and inflicting harm - even though she was still young. Yes, this is not what…moreThe student was a psychopath and a predator, adept at manipulating people and inflicting harm - even though she was still young. Yes, this is not what one expects from an innocent wide-eyes young girl, which is how she can continue getting away with things. (less)
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Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami
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