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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| Total Reviews | 3 reviews | 125 reviews | 18 reviews |
| 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 |
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