Scattered All Over The Earth by Yoko Tawada
The novel explores a dystopian future where Japan has mysteriously disappeared, leaving its citizens scattered across the globe. The story follows a linguist named Hiruko, who invents a new language to communicate and connect with others in her quest to find fellow Japanese expatriates. As she travels through Europe, she encounters a diverse group of characters, each grappling with their own sense of identity and belonging in a world where cultural and national boundaries have blurred. The narrative delves into themes of language, displacement, and the search for home in an ever-changing world.
The 11165th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)