Introduction
The novel, All She Was Worth by Miyuki Miyabe provides a broad perspective over which a number of issues can be painted. There are a number of issues that make the narrative compelling. The beautiful lady in the text is the subject and focus of attention due to her mysterious and well calculated moves. One of the most compelling issues in the narrative is the fact that the exact identity of the lady is a mirage and an issue of fundamental concern. Case in point is that when the bankruptcy issue arises, tracing the identity of the lady becomes problematic because the details given, and the profile known are different and fake (Miyabe 22). Essentially, All She Was Worth depicts the lady as an imposter and to a greater extent a criminal.
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Shoko Sekine is a criminal by all standards, and the people seem oblivious about this fact. Consequently, the fact that people know her differently points to the fact that her concealed identity is to hide something from the public. “Shoko didn’t leave any address book behind, and I know almost nothing about her friends” (Miyabe 24). The narrative is even more compelling because it provides the readers with a basis of understanding how the Japanese system of investigation is choreographed, and how the credit system operates in that environment.
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The concerns the novelists are trying to explore, relate to crime issues and how individuals subscribe to such acts. The criminal mind is the focus of attention to the extent that the exploration is based on defining the roles of individuals in engaging in criminal activities. “Either they’ve got some character flaw or they’r just plain fuzzy about the way things work in this world” (Miyabe 106). A thief is defined by a number of things that include relationship with others, identity and behavior (Miyabe 47). The concerns being explored by novelist relates to the lifestyles of the characters and such tendencies drive people to take part in criminal acts. The novel puts into perspective a number of issues that are a mystery, though defined to some extent. Essentially, the novelist is exploring the essence of human character and the acts they engage in different spheres of life. Crime and mystery are critical and fundamental issues, and their understanding is of the essence. A criminal mind has a significant difference compared to other moderate minds and the comprehension of the subject matter in this sense is of fundamental concern.
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The definition of crime and mystery novel has changed significantly in the last twenty years. Case in point is that new methods and approaches have emerged on how to look at the subjects, and how they relate to individuals. The definition has changed due to increased interest in the subject and theme of crime to the extent that a number of the novelist is more concerned in unravelling the mysteries that relate to crime. “So the mystery remained a mystery, even to the roommate who had sat across the table from her at meals for months” (Miyabe 253). Consequently, the focus has shifted from merely discussing the subject of crime, but a more investigative approach has been invented to define issues of concern as appropriate.
Conclusion
The content on crime and its investigation has improved significantly in the sense that more insights have been provided by the novelist concerning various issues of life. Though the theme and subject matter has not been altered, the fundamental principles that define the essence of crime and mystery have changed significantly in the last few years. Investigative approaches have been enhanced to determine the essence of the crime. Case in point is that the psychological impacts of the of criminal activities have been initiated to understand the essence of the crime. In the coming years, the definition is bound to grow in sophistication with constant dynamism being experienced with respect to crime and mystery.
Work Cited
Miyabe Miyuki and Alfred Birnbaum. All She Was Worth. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1999. Print.
