Under the Skin by Michel Faber
"Under the Skin" is a novel that follows the story of a woman named Isserley who picks up male hitchhikers in Scotland. However, Isserley is not what she seems - she's actually an alien sent from another planet to capture unsuspecting men, who are then sent back to her home planet to be used as meat. The book explores themes of humanity, morality, and the ethics of the meat industry.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 296
- Original Language
- English
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Books of the year 2024 (New Statesman)