Hooked

The thrilling new novel of friendship and dangerous obsession from Asako Yuzuki, award-winning author of the global sensation Butter, explores how far one woman will go to hold on to a best friend. Eriko, a dedicated professional in Japan’s seafood sector, appears to have a pristine life, but loneliness gnaws beneath the surface. Her fascination with Shōko, a housewife who writes a popular blog about everyday life, soon spirals into an all-consuming obsession. As Eriko digs deeper, the boundary between admiration and control blurs, revealing the dark undercurrents of female friendship in contemporary Japan. Translated with crackling verve by Polly Barton, Hooked is a sharp, unsettling meditation on food, loneliness and womanhood, praised for its blend of psychological suspense and social commentary.

Described as dark, unsettling and richly written, the novel has been highlighted as a standout in contemporary fiction, with critics noting its elegant prose and unflinching portrayal of obsession.

Features

• Auteur: Asako Yuzuki
• Titel: Hooked
• Vertaling: Polly Barton
• Genre: psychologische thriller met sociale commentaar
• Pagina’s: 400, Paperback, Fourth Estate
• Uitgave datum: 12 maart 2026