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Weasels in the Attic

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In three interconnected scenes, Hiroko Oyamada revisits the same set of characters at different junctures in their lives. In the back room of a pet store full of rare and exotic fish, old friends discuss dried shrimp and a strange new relationship. A couple who recently moved into a rustic home in the mountains discovers an unsettling solution to their weasel infestation. And a dinner party during a blizzard leads to a night in a room filled with aquariums and unpleasant dreams. Like Oyamada's previous novels, Weasels in the Attic sets its sights on the overlooked aspects of contemporary Japanese society, and does so with a surreal sensibility that is entirely her own.

Editions (2)

ISBN9780811231183
PublisherNew Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication Date10/04/22

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  • die_lesebiene
    die_lesebiene

    182 Followers

    3.0

    Wtf?!

    What the fuck was that?! Dieses ganze winzige Buch hat sich angefühlt wie ein Fiebertraum, in dem aber nichts wirklich atemberaubendes passiert. Ich weiß gar nicht, wie ich es beschreiben soll. Es war einfach weird. 😅

    Wtf?!

    Aug 30, 2023

  • 4.0

    eerie, surreal and mesmerizing. a reflection of many aspects of life, from masculinity to marriage to relationships in general. to me, the unspoken tasks and little, invisible responsibilities put on women's shoulders stood out. I also really enjoyed the unexpected female friendship and it's gravity and importance. to say it in pattie smith's words: "awesome."

    Jan 24, 2026

  • uller
    uller

    4 Followers

    4.0

    Bin nicht ganz sicher, ob ich alles verstanden habe, was in diesen drei - miteinander in Zusammenhang stehenden - Shortstories steckt, aber ich fand sie richtig richtig gut. Es liegt eine ganz besondere Spannung darin und es ist auf eine Art schaurig, ohne dass es eine klassische Gruselgeschichte ist. Es geht um Männlichkeit und Ehe, um Fischzucht und unerfüllten Kinderwunsch und eine mysteriöse Nachbarin kocht Inarizushi.

    May 22, 2024

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