Have you ever had this experience? That feeling of "novels becoming a part of your life"?
As you read, you begin to question your own life and thoughts...
『Goodbye for 100 million yen'This is a work that has the potential to make you that kind of reader.'
- It makes me want to question the concept of family.
- I want to feel the weight of "choice" firsthand.
- I'm looking for a profound story for adults.
What you will learn from this article
✔ Learn more about the appeal of this book
✔ Why is it called "adult entertainment"?
✔ Reasons why it will resonate with your life after you finish reading it
Basic information about the book
| Item | Content |
| title | Goodbye for 100 million yen |
| author | Kazufumi Shiraishi |
| Genre | Novels and adult entertainment |
| Recommendation level (★) | ★★★★☆ |
Synopsis (no spoilers)
A man in his late twenties grapples with the complexities of his family life with his wife of 20 years, as hidden secrets are gradually revealed. This is a powerful story exploring themes of corporate structures, family dysfunction, and the passions between men and women. A book filled with memorable words awaits the reader.
This book reveals a "shocking truth"
The most shocking part of this book is the protagonist's confession: "When I see the two words 'family,' the first thing that comes to mind is neither 'love' nor 'hope'... For Teppei, 'family' was synonymous with 'duty.'"
The moment you read it, your thoughts are shaken.
It makes you question what family truly means. From here on, it's a story that touches upon the essence of humanity, something you can only experience in this book.
The appeal of this book
The appeal of this book ①: A substantial piece of entertainment for adults
Just like with "About My Destiny," the characters are not idealized but rather relatable and realistic, which makes the story all the more interesting. In order to deliver a bitter, true theme to the audience, it needs to be wrapped in the sugar of entertainment. This book is precisely that—wrapped in a turbulent story that is never boring.
The appeal of this book ②: Documentary-style depiction of reality
The descriptions of the towns of Hakata and Kanazawa are so meticulous that vivid images come to mind. It's a novel that makes you feel like you're experiencing VR, making you feel like you're actually there. Despite being fiction, the descriptions of the company structure and the characters are all documentary-like.
The appeal of this book #3: A message that lingers in the reader's mind.
"A married couple needs to trust each other more than they love each other"—how romantic! Many of these messages eventually resonate with the reader's own life, prompting them to re-examine their own foundations and inspire hope to take a step towards tomorrow. These beautiful words, found within a world that is far from idealistic and filled with human flaws, are what truly capture the heart and hold it captive.
Three changes that occur after reading
✔ You start to think more deeply about the definition of family.
✔ You will come to feel the weight of "choices" firsthand.
✔ You will become interested in the complex emotions of humans.
Recommended for people like this
- People who like novels that are full of human emotion
- People who want to read profound stories for adults
- People who are interested in family and organizational relationships
Author Introduction
Kazufumi Shiraishi was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1958. After graduating from Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics, he worked for a publishing company and in 2000 published his first book, "A fleeting moment of lightHe made a successful debut as a writer with the publication of "[Title of the book]", which was widely acclaimed. He has written numerous works, winning awards such as the Yamamoto Shugoro Prize and the Naoki Prize. His writing style is known for its realistic and human characters and robust themes.
Summary
"Goodbye for 100 Million Yen" is recommended for people like this:
- For those seeking adult entertainment
- For those who want to re-examine the nature of family
- For those looking for a book that will change your life after you finish reading it.
If you've ever had the experience of a novel seeping into your life, then "Goodbye for 100 Million Yen" is worth reading. Like a sugar-coated pill of entertainment that makes a bitter medicine easier to swallow, it will allow you to engage in a dialogue with your own thoughts while feeling the weighty themes.
