People Who Eat Darkness

Reviews

“Everyone who has ever loved someone and held that life dear should read this stunning book and shiver.”

“A searing exploration of evil and trauma and how both ultimately elude understanding or resolution.”

“[A] masterful literary true crime story, which earns its comparisons to Truman Capoteʼs In Cold Blood and Norman Mailerʼs The Executioner’s Song…Parry subtly encourages an understanding that goes past the headlines. It is a dark, unforgettable ride.”

“A big, ambitious true-crime book.”

“Parry has a knack of tacitly cross-examining his readers…not implicating them exactly, but immersing them in a darkness that thickens as facts come to light…[He] skillfully manipulates the narrative to keep the reader in a state of awful uncertainty about what will happen next.”

“Utterly engrossing and brilliantly crafted—a glimpse into the heart of darkness we hope never to know firsthand.”

“An exceptional—and terrifying—account of sexual sadism, the Japanese legal system, and a family ripped apart by tragedy.”

“This true crime tale reads like a novel, but few of its fictional counterparts have this much insight into murder cases and the psychology of the people involved…Parry’s prose is reminiscent of true crime greats Truman Capote and Vincent Bugliosi. This well-written story, likely to elicit tears and even nightmares from readers, is recommended for all who enjoy true crime, thrillers, and cross-cultural narratives.”

“An utterly compelling read.”

“Extraordinary, compulsive, and brilliant.”

Expand reviews