Thirst for Love
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After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. But soon she finds herself in love with the young servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes her move, with catastrophic consequences.
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I dream of a moment when, without my asking, my actions will betray completely this part of me that asks for nothing.
What a book. So intoxicating, so perversely probing into the deepest parts of jealousy and obsession. A sin on paper.
