Mysterious Setting
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Mysterious Setting

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SKU: 9781805330486

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In “Mysterious Setting” (ISBN: 9781805330486), Michael Emmerich tells a darkly comic tale of Shiori, a tone-deaf girl with a passion for music. Despite her sister’s discouragement, Shiori moves to Tokyo to become a lyricist, but her trusting nature leads her into online exploitation. This surreal novel explores sibling rivalry and social outcasts in modern Japan, perfect for fans of Mieko Kawakami and Sayaka Murata.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9781805330486
  • Publisher: Pushkin Press
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 200 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1805330489
  • Publisher Date: 07 Mar 2024
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 224 mm

16 reviews for Mysterious Setting

  1. Nayan Ghosh –

    This book was a fantastic and different read. It had many twists and turns, a journey for sure

  2. Shivam Kharbanda –

    I loved Shiori’s resilience! It was a quirky and memorable story about following your dreams, despite setbacks.

  3. Lakshay Khare –

    I found myself really rooting for Shiori. A captivating read that explores the dark side of pursuing your dreams.

  4. Prince Sahu –

    A thought-provoking book that explores important themes. It can be disturbing but also very beautiful at times.

  5. Shinjini Roy –

    Interesting premise, but the execution felt uneven. I was hoping for a deeper dive into the music aspect.

  6. Shubham Jindal –

    I was expecting something different. The online exploitation theme was a bit much. Overall, it was okay.

  7. Tanisha Kumari –

    A bit too surreal for my taste. I struggled to connect with the characters. The plot was not for me.

  8. Aditya Kumar Dash –

    Emmerich’s writing is sharp and insightful. I enjoyed the exploration of sibling dynamics and the pressures of society.

  9. Swapnil Mitra –

    It’s a darkly funny look at the life of an outsider. I loved the descriptions of Tokyo and the offbeat characters.

  10. Rudra Pratap Singh –

    It’s a strange and funny book that keeps you guessing. The characters are unique and it is a well written book.

  11. Parv Medatwal Medatwal –

    The story was interesting. But some time it felt too fast. But overall it was a good book to read in free time

  12. Anurag Srivastava –

    Emmerich paints a vivid picture of modern Japan and the struggles of young people. Thoughtful and poignant.

  13. Pratik Vasant Kawade –

    I struggled to get into the story, although it was okay. I would recommend it to someone who likes surreal story.

  14. Chhavi Karn –

    The dark humor really worked for me. Shiori is such a relatable character. It was a unique look at modern Japan.

  15. Prakhar Sethi –

    A strange but compelling read. Shiori’s story is both heartbreaking and oddly funny. Not sure I loved it, but it stuck with me.

  16. Aravindh V A –

    The humor didn’t quite land for me, and some parts felt disjointed. Shiori’s character has potential, though.

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