The Hole
The Hole
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Japan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada, a woman relocates to a rural area with her husband for his job. She encounters a mysterious hole, leading her to question reality and experience a series of surreal events. The story explores themes of identity, isolation, and the boundaries between the known and unknown.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Fantastical
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada offers a surreal narrative that merges mundane life with bizarre occurrences, presenting a haunting exploration of alienation. Critics praise its atmospheric tension and compelling prose. Some find the elusive narrative disorienting, but others view it as a strength that deepens the thematic impact. Overall, it captivates with its unsettling originality.
Who Should Read The Hole?
A reader who enjoys surreal, thought-provoking narratives and Kafkaesque exploration of reality would appreciate Hiroko Oyamada's The Hole. Fans of Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore and Yoko Ogawa’s The Memory Police would find its blend of the mundane with the bizarre engaging.
12,541 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Japan • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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