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Under the Eye of the Big Bird: Longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025 by Asa Yoneda is a mesmerizing novel that delves deep into the intricate threads of humanity's survival in a hauntingly envisioned future.
This groundbreaking narrative invites readers to traverse a world defined by tribal enclaves, all under the watchful gaze of enigmatic Mothers. Here, the boundaries between biology and technology are blurred, creating a stunning backdrop where:
Asa Yoneda intricately weaves a tale that not only captivates but also compels readers to ponder the fundamental aspects of existence against the backdrop of an uncertain future. This longlisted work for the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025 serves as a lens through which we can examine our very existence and the future we are collectively crafting.
Dive into this remarkable literary journey and explore the complex tapestry of life, survival, and evolution. Under the Eye of the Big Bird is much more than just a story; it's an exploration of humanity's fate and our place within the universe.
ISBN: | 9781803512358 |
Author: | Asa Yoneda |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Granta Books |
Publisher: | Granta Books |
Dimensions: | 222 x 142 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 16 January, 2025 |
Pagination: | 288 pages |
Weight: | 398g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’