Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, and even George Orwell, but from a refreshingly female perspective.” “An engaging and highly-relevant collection of short stories that will resonate with many readers, especially fans of writers like Philip K. “Each of the worlds Suzuki creates is deep and complex, with many of the questions raised lingering long after the last page and making you crave more.” “The seven stories here are not only still relevant but remarkably fresh … brilliant” “ Terminal Boredom provides a historical capsule and an interesting mirror to the American science fiction of the. “There’s nothing boring about the short stories in Terminal Boredom.” “ with tech, gender, and tradition in marvelous ways. “With the use of speculative elements, dark and playful stories highlight the realities of living on the lower rungs of society.” “Surprisingly contemporary … with pertinent musings on the mutability of gender and the elusive nature of identity.” Thrillist (“30 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021”)

“The latest inclusion in the modern canon of Japanese women authors’ surreal feminist work, puts a distinctly sci-fi spin on the concept.” “These strangely prescient stories are perfect for fans of Haruki Murakami, George Saunders, and Philip K. “The stories chosen for this collection showcase an author whose interest in alienation and despair as well as playful literary exploration parallels the work of other ’70s SF titans such as Joanna Russ or Thomas Disch … Essential reading not only for those interested in Japanese SF, but for anyone interested in spiky, beautiful, and bleak literature.” “Eagerly awaited … readers to worlds both familiar and unfamiliar, indulging our fantasies and fears of the future … Dark and slightly absurdist, this collection is a poignant rumination on the despair and isolation of modern society.” “Weird and wonderful, unique and unsettling … You won’t put this one down.” “If you’re into Kōbō Abe and prefer Ryū Murakami to Haruki you’ll not (as the title of this inaugural translation of Suzuki into English suggests), be bored.” Jessica Esa, Metropolis Japan (“5 Japanese Novels to Read in 2021”) “Suzuki is a daring writer and these stories will show the English-language world what she is made of.”

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