Idol, Burning

By: Rin Usami, Asa Yoneda (Translator)

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Paperback | 3 January 2024

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144 Pages

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19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2

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WINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE

''Usami so successfully depicts the consequences of pure obsession'' Guardian
''Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it is like to be a teenage girl'' Catherine Prasifka

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.

Industry Reviews

'Usami so successfully depicts the consequences of pure obsession' - Guardian

'[Idol, Burning] cracked a door open into an intense world of obsession . . . essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what it is like to be a teenage girl, where priorities are skewed, emotions are high, and everything feels like it's life or death' - CATHERINE PRASIFKA

'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

'A short but mighty novel that sheds a light on the world of superfans, obsession and the dangers of building your identity around a phenomenon that can disappear in a second . . . Usami's novel lifts the lid on the unique world of fandom and 'stan' culture in Japan' - The Skinny

'Compelling and unsettling in equal measure, Idol, Burning is a pitch-perfect insight into how confusing and exhausting modern life can feel to young women today.' - Buzz Magazine

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