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나오미와 가나코

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<공중 그네>, <올림픽의 몸값>의 작가 오쿠다 히데오 소설. 오쿠다 히데오가 고도의 서스펜스 스타일로 새롭게 변신을 시도한 작품으로, '오다 나오미'와 '시라이 가나코'라는 강력한 두 여성 캐릭터가 남편의 폭력에 대항하여 '클리어런스 플랜(clearance plan)'을 치밀하게 계획하고 단호하게 실천해 나가는 과정을 그리고 있다.

어린 시절 어머니에게 상습적인 폭력을 가하는 아버지로 인해 트라우마를 가지고 있는 백화점 외판부 여직원 나오미. 현재 남편이 휘두르는 폭력에 무방비로 노출되어 있는 가정주부 가나코. 나오미는 친구 가나코가 남편의 무자비한 폭력을 벗어날 시도조차 하지 못하고 무기력하게 공포에 짓눌린 채 살고 있다는 것을 우연히 알게 된다.

친구를 짓밟는 남자를 도저히 용서할 수 없는 나오미는 가나코를 대신해 '클리어런스 플랜(남편 실종 계획)'을 세운다. 게다가 모든 상황이 절묘하게 맞물리며 유리하게 진행되어가는 이 플랜이 마치 운명 같다고 나오미는 생각한다. 소극적인 태도로 일관하던 가나코도 폭력의 지옥에서 벗어나는 길은 남편이 세상에서 사라지는 방법밖에 없다는 데 동의하면서 완벽한 실행을 위해 움직이기 시작한다.

그러나 남편을 살해하고 암매장하여 단순 실종으로 처리하기까지, 모든 경우의 수를 치밀하게 계산한 완전범죄라고 믿었던 플랜의 허점들이 하나씩 드러나면서 나오미와 가나코는 시시각각 궁지에 몰리게 된다.

496 pages, Hardcover

First published December 12, 2014

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Hideo Okuda

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Hideo OKUDA (奥田 英朗) is a Japanese novelist.

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130 reviews23 followers
October 7, 2017
Finally finished reading after putting books aside for months to focus on works.
Naomi and Kanako tells the story of two friends who conspired to kill Kanako's husband, Tatsuro, who had been abusing Kanako physically and mentally.
Okuda, despite being a man, was able to illustrate in details the complicated psychological activities of Naomi and Kanako, from when they hesitate about killing Tatsuro, to when they decided to execute their "perfect" plan, the fear and confusion as the perfect plan fell apart, and the determination to run away from all these and live.
What makes a woman strong? Having a strong and loving husband as backbone? Having a successful career? The love for others ? The love for oneself ? But no matter how strong one can be, there is always weakness as human beings are never perfect. Just like the weak and frightened Naomi in the second part of the novel. No matter how weak one appears to be, they can turn unexpectedly strong willed when life demands so, just like Kanako, who decided to take charge of her life.
Killing is wrong, no matter what. But I think this novel brings out the argument of whether the motive could be justified, if yes, then is killing justified as well?
Though the description about Chinese in this novel is extremely stereotypical, and there are some plot holes (some illogical things when put in real life too), it has been a thrilling read.
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February 20, 2019
故事概念不错且合理,刻画细腻,但主题用意很不明确,不知是否以悬疑推理为主、抑或心理惊悚。
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January 1, 2026
Engaging plot that gives a raw and emotional insight into how trauma shapes choices people make. Also liked how fragile yet resilient the bond between two best friends can be.

There were a few loose ends and subplots that didn’t get any outcome towards the end. Some wasted potential there for sure:/
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July 23, 2021
大学時代からの親友、ナオミとカナコ。普通の主婦だったはずのカナコと、百貨店の外商部門で働く普通のOLだったはずのナオミが、あることをきっかけに殺人、それも完全犯罪を目論むようになる。もちろん人殺しなんて褒められたものではないんだけど、二人の抱えた問題の重さや、二人の前に重なるある偶然を知ると、完全犯罪を計画するまでの経緯にも納得がいく。二人の計画が成功するのかどうか、結末が気になって一気読みしてしまった。手に汗握る展開で、テンポよく進む話。近い将来実写化されるニオイがプンプンする。
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November 16, 2022
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