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Language
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Book Summary
This is a dark, provocative work of fiction that blends surreal nightmare with sharp social satire. At its center is a determined husband who, after an ambulance arrives in the middle of the night to take his wife away, embarks on a nocturnal quest through a vast underground hospital. Along the way he confronts sinister medics, bizarre experiments, and an unsettling sense of surveillance. The tone is unsettling yet playful, and it speaks to adults who enjoy literary, offbeat journeys through contemporary life.
The story unfolds in a cinematic, story-led style that moves through a maze of corridors and rooms, each more uncanny than the last. Readers meet peculiar characters, from a hospital security chief who answers to a man who believes he is a horse, to gatekeepers who treat logic as a liability. The writing blends a Boschian surrealism with Kafkaesque bureaucracy and a touch of Mel Brooks-style humor, creating a vivid, dreamlike atmosphere that lingers.
What sets this reading experience apart is the way it uses satire to examine modern institutionsโmedicine, administration, and the chase for certaintyโwithout losing humanity or wonder. It invites you to lean in, notice small details, and question how systems shape choice and burden, all while staying entertaining and thought-provoking.
After finishing, readers gain a lingering perspective on power, control, and resilience in the face of bewildering systems. The journey sparks curiosity, invites reflection, and leaves a lasting impression that stays with you long after the final page.
Product Details
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Kobo Abe
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780241454619
ISBN
9780241454619
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.1x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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