"The Box Man" by Issey Ogata: A Penguin Modern Classic

Kobo Abe's The Box Man is an absurdist classic that is easy to read and understand, offering great value for money. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is one of the best fiction Books available and provides an overall satisfying reading experience.

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The Box Man, a novella by Nobel Prize-winning author Haruki Murakami, is a thought-provoking exploration of loneliness and identity. This captivating and surreal tale follows the story of an unnamed protagonist who decides to live in a cardboard box. As he adjusts to his new life, the Box Man reflects on his past and contemplates his future. Published in Penguin Modern Classics, The Box Man is an essential read for fans of Murakami's work, and a must-have for any book lover. With its unique blend of philosophical musings and surreal imagery, this story will stay with readers long after they finish reading.
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Details of "The Box Man" by Issey Ogata: A Penguin Modern Classic

  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 024145459X
  • Contemporary Literature & Fiction: Contemporary Literature & Fiction
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 4.3 ounces
  • Best Sellers Rank: #244 in Absurdist Fiction #7,152 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction#33,585 in Literary Fiction
  • Absurdist Fiction (Books): Absurdist Fiction
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0241454596
  • Customer Reviews: 4.2/5 stars of 255 ratings
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Penguin Classics
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 156 pages
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.08 x 0.35 x 7.8 inches
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Literary Fiction (Books): Literary Fiction

Comments

Titus Smith: Great Book.
This is a book that is too surreal to just much about.
The best I can compare it to is a journal written by an insane person.
Not for everyone, but if surreal fiction is your thing. Then, go for it.

United States on Feb 06, 2020

Gil Sánchez: I read that the book is one of the many sources that inspired the game creators. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Germany on Dec 15, 2019

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: The book is in good condition though the quality of the paper is questionable. Can't say whether this is original or duped, since the font is a bit weird.

India on Oct 13, 2018

Gabor FabriciusGabor Fabricius: It is a masterpiece and the final book of Abe Kobo’s trilogy about male/female erotic-emotional relationship, the first two being The Woman in the Dunes and The Face of Another.
Gabor Fabricius

United States on Dec 17, 2017

Toby Macintyre: A fantastic book no the best book i have read but it incredibly good i highly recommend it

United Kingdom on Sep 12, 2016

L S.: As advertised.

United Kingdom on Feb 03, 2016

Ian Pizzini: Everything was perfect as described in the offer :D

United Kingdom on Sep 28, 2014

Shirley Musich: Loved this book! Very thought provoking and interesting writing style. Similar to Murakami. How many people live in the small world of a "box man"!

United States on Apr 25, 2014

fastreader: I really struggled to read this. Although it is highly thought of in the science fiction field the premise and phraseology were hard to work with.

The translation from Japanese may have something to do with it, but it is a wierd little story to read.

Approach with caution

United States on Nov 25, 2013

Harry: Really, really difficult to rate The Box Man. Did I love it? No - well not in terms of it leaving you in a joyous state or astounded by the wondrous prose. But it is a remarkable piece - mesmerising, haunting and more than a little frightening. And I can't stop thinking about it (much though I've tried) - and any book that can have that impact deserves five stars - not for `I love it', but because it is extraordinary.

The prose might not be wonderful (noting that Abe was clearly very capable as shown in The Woman in the Dunes) - but there is still much incredible writing. As example - the cold, analytical description of the naked nurse, as seen by the box man through a rear vision mirror held up to the hospital window, captures the contra-seductive and totally counter-erotic feel of this bizarre scene. The disjointed, Dadaist style leads you on a confusing, almost delirious journey between the box man, the fake box man, yet another maybe fake box man, the real doctor and the fake doctor. Was there a murder (or assisted suicide) or was it all just a dream? Just who is the narrator? I think the pieces fall into place, but who can be sure?

Hard to imagine a box man life...

United States on Dec 31, 2012



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ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 024145459X 0380813815 0060590319
Contemporary Literature & Fiction Contemporary Literature & Fiction Contemporary Literature & Fiction
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 4.3 ounces 13.6 ounces 1.1 pounds
Best Sellers Rank #244 in Absurdist Fiction #7,152 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction#33,585 in Literary Fiction #12 in Humorous American Literature#227 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction#320 in Humorous Fiction #97 in Humorous American Literature#790 in Humorous Fantasy #1,614 in Humorous Fiction
Absurdist Fiction (Books) Absurdist Fiction
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0241454596 978-0380813810 978-0060590314
Customer Reviews 4.2/5 stars of 255 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 8,981 ratings 4.5/5 stars of 1,886 ratings
Publisher ‏ ‎ Penguin Classics William Morrow Paperbacks; 32nd edition William Morrow; First Edition
Paperback ‏ ‎ 156 pages 444 pages
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.08 x 0.35 x 7.8 inches 5.31 x 0.74 x 8 inches 6 x 1.09 x 9 inches
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Literary Fiction (Books) Literary Fiction
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