Kurniawan, Eka
Kitchen Curse: Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786637154
- author:
- Kurniawan, Eka
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Eka Kurniawan's short stories are a dark and twisted exploration of the human experience. Spanning city and country, animal and human, myth and politics, these fractured fables delve into the turbulent dreams of their characters, revealing hauntingly familiar yet peculiar and twisted insights. With a unique blend of violence, sex, and humour, Kurniawan's stories are both disturbing and mesmerizing. They bury themselves in the mind, refusing to be forgotten. This collection is not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare to confront the complexities of human nature. a worthwhile read for fans of literary fiction and magical realism, Eka Kurniawan's "Kitchen Curse Stories" is a thought-provoking and unsettling read that will linger long after the final page has been turned.