![]() Would you live near a cemetery? I wouldn’t. Known in particular for her hybrid works that blend these styles with elements of romance, The Graveyard Apartment is arguably Koikes masterpiece. ![]() It was originally published in 1986 and perhaps the pacing of the storyline reflects that.īut when it got going, it did get pretty creepy for me – but then I am a big chicken when it comes to horror fiction – and found myself wishing I weren’t alone at home (and I live in a very quiet neighborhood). One of the most popular writers working in Japan today, Mariko Koike is a recognized master of detective fiction and horror writing. Graveyard Apartment is rather slow-moving as horror fiction goes. That is, until their daughter gets injured while playing in the basement, and things start getting weird from then on. A couple of unusual things does happen, like their pet bird dies and there seems to be a strange image on the TV but nothing to ruffle feathers. The family sets about getting routines down, like getting kindergarten uniforms for their daughter and meeting the neighbors. ![]() Which is of course the main reason why it’s so affordable – and thus attractive to this young family buying their first home.Īnd it does seem pleasant enough at first, with some beautiful daphne flowers blooming, and even cherry blossoms bordering the graveyard. ![]() But this apartment so happens to be located next to a graveyard. Instead it opens very much like a typical domestic story. Graveyard Apartment doesn’t bring on the creep factor early on. ![]()
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