Under the Eye of the Big Bird

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025

(Author) Hiromi Kawakami
Format: Paperback
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In the distant future, humans are on the verge of extinction and have settled in small tribes across the planet under the observation and care of the Mothers. Some children are made in factories, from cells of rabbits and dolphins; some live by getting nutrients from water and light, like plants. The survival of the race depends on the interbreeding of these and other alien beings - but it is far[Bokinfo].

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Publisher:
Granta Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781803512365
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Oct. 9, 2025

Hiromi Kawakami

Hiromi Kawakami is a renowned Japanese author known for her novel "Strange Weather in Tokyo." Her minimalist and poetic style captures the quiet moments of everyday life with profound depth. Kawakami's unique perspective and exploration of human relationships have made her a leading voice in contemporary Japanese literature.

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