Under the Skin
Under the Skin
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Scotland • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Under the Skin by Michel Faber follows Isserley, an individual with a unique perspective, as she drives through Scotland picking up hitchhikers. The narrative examines themes of humanity and identity through her interactions. The story is deeply immersive and thought-provoking.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Michel Faber's Under the Skin is praised for its unique narrative and thought-provoking themes, offering a chilling exploration of identity and humanity. Reviewers appreciate Faber's atmospheric writing style and powerful social commentary. However, some find the novel's pacing uneven and its disturbing elements unsettling for certain readers. Overall, it's a compelling, if polarizing, read.
Who Should Read Under the Skin?
Readers of Michel Faber’s Under the Skin would enjoy this novel if they are captivated by dark, thought-provoking science fiction with an ethical twist. Fans of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go or Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation will appreciate the unsettling atmosphere and moral ambiguity that Faber masterfully creates.
30,937 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
296
Novel • Fiction
Scotland • Contemporary
2004
Adult
18+ years
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