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Sayaka Murata
Alternate Reality
Social Norms
Intimacy And Connection
Self-Acceptance Journey
Contemporary Existence
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
240
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Step Into A Strikingly Imaginative World With Vanishing World, A Thought-Provoking Novel By Sayaka Murata, The Acclaimed Author Behind Convenience Store Woman And Earthlings. This Story Ventures Into An Alternate Reality Of Japan Where Traditional Norms Surrounding Sex And Procreation Are Completely Transformed.
In This Unsettling Version Of Society, Sex Between Married Couples Has All But Disappeared, Replaced By Artificial Insemination As The Standard For Bringing Children Into The World. Follow The Journey Of Amane, A Girl Grappling With The Realization That Her Very Existence Stemmed From A Once-Accepted Act That Has Become Taboo. As She Navigates Her Emotions And Desires—Both For Fictional Anime Characters And Real-Life Connections—Her Resistance Against The Indoctrination Of Her Mother's Beliefs Intensifies.
As An Adult, Amane Finds Herself In A Sexless Marriage With Her Husband Saku, Where Intimacy Has Taken On An Entirely Different Meaning. Their Quest For Normalcy Leads Them To The Enigmatic Experiment City, Or Paradise-Eden. Here, Children Are Raised Communally, And The New Societal Norms Redefine Motherhood In A Profoundly Unconventional Manner.
Murata's Exquisite Storytelling Skillfully Exposes The Bizarre And Troubling Aspects Of Contemporary Existence, Challenging Readers To Interrogate Their Own Notions Of Relationships And Family. Will Amane’S Pilgrimage Toward Self-Acceptance And Connection In This Communal Environment Free Her From The Strangeness She Feels, Or Will It Only Deepen Her Sense Of Isolation?
Whether You're A Fan Of Murata's Previous Works Or Exploring Her Universe For The First Time, Vanishing World Promises To Captivate Your Imagination And Provoke Thoughtful Contemplation About The Nature Of Humanity Itself.
Product Details
Author
Sayaka Murata
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
BK0523110
ISBN
9781803511207
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.5 x 2 x 21.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 799
₹ 760
₹ 39 Off