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Dystopian meditation on mortality with hopeful lightness.
If you're drawn to stories that mix the bleakness of dystopian settings with unexpected whimsy and life-affirming themes, "The Emissary" could be a delightful surprise. Yoko Tawada has woven a narrative that manages to be both grave and buoyant, exploring the resilience of the human spirit in a future Japan. Its subtle humor and the poignant relationship between Mumei and his grandfather offer a refreshing perspective on hope and the cycles of life.
ISBN: 9780811227636
Publisher: New Directions
Date of Publication: 2018-04-24
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 11718 readers)
Description
Yoko Tawada’s novel "The Emissary" is a light-hearted meditation on mortality set in a post-disaster Japan where children are born frail and wise. The story follows Mumei and his grandfather Yoshiro in a routine that offers hope and beauty in a dystopian world. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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