Underground

Interesting Facts

• The book is a documentary investigation of the events related to the 1995 Tokyo subway terrorist attack, where sarin was used. Murakami conducted interviews with survivors and relatives of the victims, as well as with members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult responsible for the attack.
• The author sought to understand how such tragic events could occur in modern society and explored the psychological and social aspects that might have contributed to this.
• The book is divided into two parts: the first part includes interviews with victims and witnesses of the attack, while the second part contains interviews with former members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult.
• Murakami uses his characteristic narrative style to convey the emotions and experiences of people who faced the tragedy, making the book not only a documentary but also a deeply personal work.
• The book has been recognized for its contribution to understanding the tragedy and for giving a voice to those who usually remain in the shadows of history.