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Publisher: Canongate
Author: Rin Usami
ISBN: 9781838856137
Year: 2023
Format: Paperback
Fiction
Idol, Burning
by
Rin Usami
Idol, Burning by
Rin Usami
Reviews
"A vivid depiction of the joys and despairs of teenage fan culture, Idol, Burning is urgent and all-consuming… In this passionate and compassionate novel, the voice of teenage desperation sings out."
Katie Hale
Summary
High-school student Akari has only one passion in her life: her oshi, her idol. His name is Masaki Ueno, best known as one-fifth of Japanese pop group Maza Maza. Akari’s dedication to her oshi consumes her days completely – until he disgraces himself and Akari’s world goes into a tailspin.
Winner of The Akutawa Prize.