Hiroko OyamadaLiterary Fiction · Magical Realism·b. 1983
Weasels in the Attic
Synopsis
This thrilling and mysterious novel explores themes of fertility, masculinity, and marriage in contemporary Japan. It unfolds across three interconnected scenes, revisiting characters at different points in their lives. Readers will encounter old friends in a pet store, a couple dealing with a weasel infestation, and a dinner party that leads to unsettling dreams, all presented with a unique, surreal sensibility.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10















