Abe, Kobo
The Ruined Map (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241454602
- author:
- Abe, Kobo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Ruined Map by Kobo Abe is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and the human condition. A private detective is hired to find a missing person, but the case is shrouded in mystery and the only clues are a photo and a matchbox. As the investigation unfolds, the detective becomes increasingly entangled in a web of puzzles and paradoxes that challenge his perceptions of reality. A blend of noir thriller and surreal dream, The Ruined Map is a masterful display of storytelling that raises fundamental questions about the nature of self and existence. With its intricate plot and atmospheric prose, this novel is an exciting and imaginative read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. San Francisco Chronicle describes The Ruined Map as an "entertaining novel", but it's the author's skillful handling of the genre that makes this book truly unforgettable.
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