Hit Parade of Tears
(Author) Izumi SuzukiA new collection of stories from the cult author of Terminal Boredom Izumi Suzuki had ideas about doing things differently, ideas that paid little attention to the laws of physics, or the laws of the land. In this new collection, her skewed imagination distorts and enhances some of the classic concepts of science fiction and fantasy. A philandering husband receives a bestial punishment from a wife with her own secrets to keep; a music lover finds herself in a timeline both familiar and as wrong as can be; a misfit band of space pirates discover a mysterious baby among the stars; Emma, the Bovary-like character from one of Suzuki's stories in Terminal Boredom, lands herself in a bizarre romantic pickle. Wryly anarchic and deeply imaginative, Suzuki was a writer like no other. These eleven stories offer readers the opportunity to delve deeper in this singular writer's work.
Izumi Suzuki
Izumi Suzuki (1949-1986) was a Japanese science fiction writer known for her innovative and thought-provoking works. She is considered a pioneer in the cyberpunk genre, blending elements of technology, dystopia, and social commentary in her writing. Suzuki's most famous work, "Terminal Boredom," explores themes of alienation and existential crisis in a futuristic society. Her writing style is characterized by its boldness, dark humor, and exploration of human psychology. Suzuki's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the science fiction genre, inspiring future generations of writers to push the boundaries of storytelling.