About the book
'One of Japan's most venerated writers' David Mitchell
In this unnerving fable from one of Japan's greatest novelists, a recluse known as 'Mole' retreats to a vast underground bunker, only to find that strange guests, booby traps and a giant toilet may prove even greater obstacles than nuclear disaster.
'As is true of Poe and Kafka, Abe creates an unexpected impulsion. One continues reading, on and on' New Yorker
'Abe's depiction of the deadly game of survival is hilarious but at the same time leaves us with a chilling sense of apprehension about the brave new world that awaits us' Los Angeles Times
Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter
Editions of Ark Sakura
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241675304
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241454589
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141993188
Read an Excerpt
'One of Japan's most venerated writers' David Mitchell
In this unnerving fable from one of Japan's greatest novelists, a recluse known as 'Mole' retreats to a vast underground bunker, only to find that strange guests, booby traps and a giant toilet may prove even greater obstacles than nuclear disaster.
'As is true of Poe and Kafka, Abe creates an unexpected impulsion. One continues reading, on and on' New Yorker
'Abe's depiction of the deadly game of survival is hilarious but at the same time leaves us with a chilling sense of apprehension about the brave new world that awaits us' Los Angeles Times
Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ark Sakura about?
'One of Japan's most venerated writers' David Mitchell
In this unnerving fable from one of Japan's greatest novelists, a recluse known as 'Mole' retreats to a vast underground bunker, only to find that strange guests, booby traps and a giant toilet may prove even greater obstacles than nuclear disaster.
'As is true of Poe and Kafka, Abe creates an unexpected impulsion. One continues reading, on and on' New Yorker
'Abe's depiction of the deadly game of survival is hilarious but at the same time leaves us with a chilling sense of apprehension about the brave new world that awaits us' Los Angeles Times
Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ark Sakura?
Fiction > Science fiction > Classic science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Ark Sakura?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241675304
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ark Sakura?
Kobo Abe
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ark Sakura is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241675304) and paperback(ISBN 9780241454589) and ebook(ISBN 9780141993188)
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