About 'Butter': In Conversation with Yuzuki Asako

We are delighted to welcome award-winning author YUZUKI Asako to Norwich for a discussion about her tantalising thriller Butter, and its background.

Partially based on the real-life story of “Konkatsu Killer” KIJIMA Kanae, Butter follows investigative journalist MACHIDA Rika as she attempts to understand KAJII Manako, a convicted killer who maintains her innocence, through meeting with her in prison and cooking the recipes she offers. Infused throughout with social commentary on the misogyny and unfair beauty standards that continue to haunt contemporary Japanese society, the book immediately commanded critical acclaim upon its international release.