A review by boxcar
The Emissary by Yōko Tawada

dark funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

really meaningful and funny exploration of our future, in a surrealist way. old people don’t die and are physically fit while the young generations are deformed and unable to eat, walk, do any tasks. the guilt of this generational difference is written so very well. The ending confused me, i think.