Terminal Boredom
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(Author) Izumi SuzukiNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by Thrillist, The Millions, Frieze, and Metropolis Japan The first English language publication of the work of Izumi Suzuki, a legend of Japanese science fiction and a countercultural icon At turns nonchalantly hip and charmingly deranged, Suzuki's singular slant on speculative fiction would be echoed in countless later works, from Margaret Atwood and Harumi Murakami, to Black Mirror and Ex Machina. In these darkly playful and punky stories, the fantastical elements are always earthed by the universal pettiness of strife between the sexes, and the gritty reality of life on the lower rungs, whatever planet that ladder might be on. Translated by Polly Barton, Sam Bett, David Boyd, Daniel Joseph, Aiko Masubuchi, and Helen O'Horan.
Izumi Suzuki
Izumi Suzuki (1949-1986) was a Japanese science fiction writer known for her innovative and thought-provoking works. She is considered a pioneer in the cyberpunk genre, blending elements of technology, dystopia, and social commentary in her writing. Suzuki's most famous work, "Terminal Boredom," explores themes of alienation and existential crisis in a futuristic society. Her writing style is characterized by its boldness, dark humor, and exploration of human psychology. Suzuki's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the science fiction genre, inspiring future generations of writers to push the boundaries of storytelling.
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