Girl in a box (original 2006; edition 2006)

by Sujata Massey

Series: Rei Shimura Novels (9)

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Title:	Girl in a box
Authors:	Sujata Massey
Info:	New York: HarperCollins, c2006. viii, 296 p. ; 24 cm. 1st ed
Collections:	Your library, Read but No Longer Own
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'Girl in a box' is a Japanese expression for a protected, innocent, and somewhat infantile woman. Japanese-American CIA operative Rei Shimura is charged with playing a girl in a box as she goes undercover in a Japanese department store, trying to investigate illicit financial dealings.

This book has much to offer. There's plenty of spy activity and intrigue. There's the mystery of who is behind the misdeeds at Mitsutan department store, which is coupled with a tremendously interesting look at Tokyo culture. The consumerism of elite Tokyo department stores is fascinating, as is the work ethic and culture of the Tokyo workforce. I really enjoyed this book, and am delighted to discover that this is one of a series. I will surely look into the others. (

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lahochstetler | Jun 17, 2012 |

This book in the Sei series does not follow the previous delve into Japanese culture. This novel is more a story about how Sei works to solve personal problems. It is a good read if you are following the series and want to read more about the characters. (

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magnolia2 | Jan 3, 2012 |

Rei is more shallow, the plot a bit unbelievable. Not bad, but not as good as the early books. I hope Ms. Massey returns to form soon. (

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TadAD | May 24, 2008 |

Not as good as previous books. Rei without a boyfriend+family is less interesting. (

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Leppämäki, Titta	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Chronically underemployed Japanese-American sleuth Rei Shimura has taken a freelance gig with a Washington, D.C., alphabet agency that just might have ties to the CIA. Her mission, should she choose to accept it, is to go undercover as a clerk in a big Tokyo department store. It's a risky assignment, but it also gives Rei a store discount that allows her to freely indulge her shopaholic tendencies.

Meanwhile, she's listening in on private conversations, crashing a conference, and fending off the unwanted advances of a couple of the store's executives who seem fascinated by her navel ring. When her cover is blown, Rei is in big trouble. Suddenly she's neck-deep in something very nasty, and it will take all her resourcefulness and unorthodox methods to survive a determined killer.

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"Chronically underemployed Rei Shimura takes a freelance gig with a Washington, D.C., alphabet agency that just might have ties to the CIA. Her mission, should she choose to accept it, is to go undercover as a clerk in a big Tokyo department store. It's a tricky and risky assignment, but it also gives Rei the opportunity to check out all the latest fashions and use her store discount to indulge her shopping impulses." "Meanwhile, she's listening in on conversations not meant for her and crashing a conference she's not invited to. She winds up fending off the advances of couple of the store's executives who seem to be fascinated by her navel ring. When her cover is blown, Rei is in big trouble, and it will take all her resourcefulness and unorthodox methods to unmask a killer."--BOOK JACKET.… (more)

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