Completely Innocent
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Summary
Rookie lawyer Chisa had just won a brilliant appeal overturning a conviction, and immediately took on this near-impossible retrial commission. The detective from back then, Yoshio Arimori, insisted Hirayama was the true culprit and vowed to make him confess and go to prison, just as he had years ago.
Is this impartial law enforcement? Why do some insist this is a wrongful conviction?
Is it a miscarriage of justice? But why would the suspect back then have made a false confession?
Procedural justice and the punishment of evil—which truly matters more?
Twenty-one years later, the girl who ran away barges back into the monster's house and comes face to face with that enormous face from her nightmares...
This time, as defense counsel.
Editor's review
The book’s Douban rating remains above 8.0, with readers widely praising its tight plotting, rigorous logic, and profound social concern. Unlike typical mystery novels, “Completely Innocent” places greater emphasis on depicting characters’ moral choices and psychological shifts in extreme situations, revealing the vivid individual fates behind the law. Ōkado once worked in the legal field, an experience that lends the work a strong sense of reality, while translator Wang Bo’s precise and fluent rendering allows Chinese readers to immerse themselves seamlessly in the original’s narrative rhythm and emotional atmosphere.
As an editor, I believe the value of this book lies not only in its readability as literature but also in the sustained reflection it inspires on the judicial system, human good and evil, and social responsibility. In a time of increasingly complex social issues, “Completely Innocent” offers a calm and penetrating perspective, one well worth savoring by any reader interested in the dilemmas of law, ethics, or human nature.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Japanese law and social themes
- Literature lovers who enjoy short story collections and suspenseful mystery
- Those who wish to reflect on justice and moral dilemmas through fiction
- Readers who appreciate tight narration and psychological portrayal
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking light entertainment or pure diversion
- Readers with no interest in legal themes or who find them oppressive
Reading tips
- Reading in order is recommended, as some stories share subtle thematic connections
- Combine with the author’s afterword for each story to deepen understanding of the background and intent
- While reading, pause to consider: If I were the person involved, what would I choose?
About the publisher
Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on literary publishing while also covering the humanities, social sciences, and books on art and daily life. Its approximately 1,535 titles in the database span social novels, world history, design, science fiction, classic works, and film and television: they include modern Chinese literary classics by Lu Xun such as A Madman's Diary: The Complete Short Stories of Lu Xun, Call to Arms, Four Generations Under One Roof, and Teahouse, as well as foreign literary memoirs like Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday. In science fiction it offers Asimov's Galactic Empire series, while in architecture and art it publishes Liu Dunzhen's Classical Gardens of Suzhou and design titles from Phoenix Space. Its authors are concentrated among classic writers such as Lu Xun, Zweig, and Asimov, with translators including Liang Xijiang, Zhong Haonan, and Ye Lihua. Its overall character is built on classic works while embracing genre fiction and visual culture. Public information is limited, and this introduction is based on the titles in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序章
- 第一章 噩梦
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 第二章 针眼与骆驼
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 第三章 名为正义之罪
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 第四章 怪物之家
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 第五章 完全无罪
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 终章
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About the author
Daimon Takeaki is an author about whom limited public information is available. The library currently holds only one work by him, Complete Innocence, which is classified as premium fiction. This representative title indicates that he is engaged in fiction writing, with the kind of narrative aims common to premium fiction: careful plotting and strong readability for readers who enjoy genre stories. Because basic details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name remain unconfirmed, his background, creative journey, and literary influences cannot be verified, nor can any claims about the number of his works or awards be made. Based on the available clues, Daimon Takeaki's profile as a writer awaits further disclosure; readers wishing to understand his style may begin with Complete Innocence and consider his approach to story structure and characterization.
Wang Bo was born in January 1967 in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. He is a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Philosophy at Peking University, a Distinguished Professor of the Changjiang Scholars Program of the Ministry of Education, and a former vice president of Peking University. His research focuses on the history of Chinese philosophy, Daoist philosophy and early classical studies, with particular depth in Zhuangzi's philosophy. His works include Zhuangzi Philosophy, The Historiographer Features of Laozi's Thought, General Commentary on the Yizhuan and History of Chinese Confucianism: Pre-Qin Volume. His writing combines close reading of texts with conceptual analysis in a clear style, often opening a dialogue between the classics and contemporary life. He also edits the journal Philosophical Gate and speaks to young readers about reading the classics and thinking about life.
