The Woman Dies
by Aoko Matsuda
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Pub Date Sep 02 2025 | Archive Date Sep 02 2025
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Description
Tales from Japan that blend humor, surrealism, and sharp societal critique, by the acclaimed author of Where the Wild Ladies Are
In The Woman Dies, renowned author Aoko Matsuda approaches often-thorny subjects such as sexism, prejudice, the normalizing effect of violence against women on screen, or the aesthetics associated with technology, with an inventiveness and quirky humor that keep these stories on the thrilling cusp between seriousness and levity.
Wordplay evolves into something much more complex, inanimate objects are endowed with their own point of view, and hard-hitting feminist stances are conveyed with a dry, detached humor that makes them even more undeniable.
Not so much a rollercoaster ride, rather an entire theme park, The Woman Dies is an out-of-the ordinary space readers will step into with feelings of wonder and discombobulation in equal parts.
A Note From the Publisher
- Feminist readers looking for a fresh voice on important issues
Fans of Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata and Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
- Viewers of Barbie, On the Basis of Sex, and Bombshell
- Readers interested in Japanese culture
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Fresh feminism: Matsuda's portrayal of 21st-century sexism is timely and infused with humor
- Armchair travel: Readers can dive into Japanese culture beyond sushi and stereotypes
- Short and sweet: Short stories and a fluid translation make the book a breezy read for readers on the go
- Track record: Where the Wild Ladies Are, Matsuda’s previous book, has 43 “Much Love” on Edelweiss and was praised by critics in the BBC, Guardian, New York Times, and New Yorker
- Prize winner: Matsuda won the Firecracker Award for Fiction and the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection in 2021
Advance Praise
“Delightfully uncanny . . . Matsuda’s retellings are feminist with a vengeance . . . Deftly translated.”—Jane Hu, The New York Times Book Review on Where the Wild Ladies Are
“Softly electrifying.” —Jane Yong Kim, The Atlantic on Where the Wild Ladies Are
“In her collection of interlinked stories, Aoko Matsuda reimagines traditional Japanese folktales and ghost stories with a feminist twist, positioning women at the center of narratives that are simultaneously life-like and surreal . . . Throughout Where the Wild Ladies Are, Matsuda makes witty and pointed observations about mortality, connection and freedom.”—Annabel Gutterman, TIME on Where the Wild Ladies Are
“In Where the Wild Ladies Are, Aoko Matsuda has taken traditional stories and infused them with an unhinged feminist energy that feels subversive, sly, and nothing short of revelatory. It's a reinvention that offers up a whole new way to look at all our foundational myths, and allows us to conceive of a present and future that prioritizes openness and absurdity instead of restricting paradigms and dogma.”—Kristin Iversen, Refinery29 on Where the Wild Ladies Are
“Matsuda’s eerie and bewitching short story collection updates traditional Japanese ghost stories with a feminist bent . . . The stories are coy, ambiguous, and just the right amount of creepy.”—Arianna Rebolini, BuzzFeed on Where the Wild Ladies Are
Marketing Plan
Marketing & Publicity
- Print & e-galleys available
- National and regional media
- Galleys sent to feminist media, Japan-focused media
Marketing & Publicity
- Print & e-galleys available
- National and regional media
- Galleys sent to feminist media, Japan-focused media
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798889661337 |
| PRICE | $18.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
