The Factory
The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada, published by Granta Books in November 2023, is a work of fiction that explores the lives of three new employees within a sprawling industrial complex. Each character is assigned a specific task—shredding paper, proofreading documents, and studying moss—leading them to adapt to their routines and co-workers. As they immerse themselves in their roles, the narrative reveals how their lives become increasingly dictated by their work, creating a unique atmosphere where the boundaries of reality begin to blur.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the peculiarities of daily life within an industrial setting, highlighting themes of magical realism and the intricacies of language. The book presents a surreal examination of how mundane tasks can influence perception and reality, inviting contemplation on the nature of work and existence. With 128 pages, this edition offers a concise yet thought-provoking experience, engaging with the complexities of human experience through the lens of the workplace.
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Within a sprawling industrial complex, three new employees are each assigned a department. There, each must focuses on a specific task: one shreds paper, one proofreads documents and another studies the moss growing all over the expansive grounds. As they grow accustomed to the routine and co-workers, their lives become governed by their work, days take on a strange logic and momentum, and little by little, the margins of reality seem to be dissolving.
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