--- product_id: 862292 title: "Masks (Vintage International)" price: "290 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/862292-masks-vintage-international store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Masks (Vintage International) **Price:** 290 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Masks (Vintage International) - **How much does it cost?** 290 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/862292-masks-vintage-international) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A stunning and understated debut novel of seduction and infidelity about a woman who, devastated by the death of her son, takes an increasing interest in the personal affairs of her widowed daughter-in-law. Following the devastating death of her son, Mieko Toganō takes an increasing interest in the personal affairs of her widowed daughter-in-law, Yasuko. She skillfully manipulates the relationships between Yasuko and the two men who are in love with her, encouraging a dalliance that will have terrible consequences. Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows, is Mieko’s mentally-handicapped daughter, who has her own role to play in her mother’s bizarre schemes. Review: Well-masked story telling - Worth reading because it is so unusual... Characters with unusual motivations all viewed from an unusually dispassionate point of view, mixed with Japanese literature, Noh theater, and spiritual possession. Review: Haunting story from important 20th-c. Japanese writer - I first read this book when the translation first came out, back in the 1980s. I was reading a lot of Enchi Fumiko then in both translation & in the original, and loved this haunted, haunting story of thwarted love, misplaced desire, and long-term revenge. I loved the way the contemporary story was interwoven with all these stories from classical Japanese literature -- both Noh dramas as well as The Tale of Genji, especially the story of Lady Rokujo & her "living ghost." The story might be a little opaque for readers with little knowledge of Japanese literature; it's hard for me to judge that. On re-reading decades later, I have to say the book doesn't hold up quite as well for me. The whole thing felt a bit contrived, especially the opening chapters, when there's altogether a lot of what we call "dialogue as exposition," with characters implausibly explaining things to each other in conversation that's really for the benefit of the reader. But it hits its stride once the groundwork is laid, and still packs a pretty creepy punch by the end. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #764,299 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,730 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #13,814 in Classic Literature & Fiction #14,579 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 223 Reviews | ## Images ![Masks (Vintage International) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kxAH8-DHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-masked story telling *by J***R on September 7, 2024* Worth reading because it is so unusual... Characters with unusual motivations all viewed from an unusually dispassionate point of view, mixed with Japanese literature, Noh theater, and spiritual possession. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Haunting story from important 20th-c. Japanese writer *by N***S on May 2, 2019* I first read this book when the translation first came out, back in the 1980s. I was reading a lot of Enchi Fumiko then in both translation & in the original, and loved this haunted, haunting story of thwarted love, misplaced desire, and long-term revenge. I loved the way the contemporary story was interwoven with all these stories from classical Japanese literature -- both Noh dramas as well as The Tale of Genji, especially the story of Lady Rokujo & her "living ghost." The story might be a little opaque for readers with little knowledge of Japanese literature; it's hard for me to judge that. On re-reading decades later, I have to say the book doesn't hold up quite as well for me. The whole thing felt a bit contrived, especially the opening chapters, when there's altogether a lot of what we call "dialogue as exposition," with characters implausibly explaining things to each other in conversation that's really for the benefit of the reader. But it hits its stride once the groundwork is laid, and still packs a pretty creepy punch by the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Hmmm *by D***Y on March 7, 2025* I'm not quite sure what to say about this one yet. I think I need time to process what I just read ## Frequently Bought Together - Masks - Foe - Open Water --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/862292-masks-vintage-international](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/862292-masks-vintage-international) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*