Elsewhere
Elsewhere
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Magical Realism•
Science FictionVillage • Timeless
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin is a novel set in a mysterious village where young mothers vanish suddenly. The residents live with the knowledge of these disappearances, which shape their lives and perspectives. The story explores the community's collective experience and the impact on individuals as they navigate loss, motherhood, and identity in an enigmatic environment.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin is praised for its lyrical prose and thought-provoking narrative, exploring themes of motherhood and community with a surreal touch. Some readers find the world-building rich and immersive, though others note the plot's ambiguity may not suit all preferences. The novel's unique approach is both its strength and potential stumbling block.
Who Should Read Elsewhere?
Readers who revel in the allure of the eerie and contemplative, much like in Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle or Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go, will be captivated by Alexis Schaitkin's Elsewhere, a novel that skillfully combines haunting mystery with profound, introspective exploration.
5,569 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
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Magical Realism•
Science FictionVillage • Timeless
2022
Adult
18+ years
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