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About Terminal Boredom: Stories
Product Description Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by Thrillist, The Millions, Frieze, and Metropolis JapanThe first English language publication of the work of Izumi Suzuki, a legend of Japanese science fiction and a countercultural icon At turns nonchalantly hip and charmingly deranged, Suzuki's singular slant on speculative fiction would be echoed in countless later works, from Margaret Atwood and Harumi Murakami, to Black Mirror and Ex Machina. In these darkly playful and punky stories, the fantastical elements are always earthed by the universal pettiness of strife between the sexes, and the gritty reality of life on the lower rungs, whatever planet that ladder might be on. Translated by Polly Barton, Sam Bett, David Boyd, Daniel Joseph, Aiko Masubuchi, and Helen O'Horan. Review “Suzuki is a daring writer and these stories will show the English-language world what she is made of.” —Jessica Esa, Metropolis Japan (“5 Japanese Novels to Read in 2021”) “Her punky irreverence remains radiant.” —Frieze “If you’re into Kōbō Abe and prefer Ryū Murakami to Haruki you’ll not (as the title of this inaugural translation of Suzuki into English suggests), be bored.” —The Millions (“Most Anticipated”) “Weird and wonderful, unique and unsettling … You won’t put this one down.” —Osusume Books “Eagerly awaited … [ Terminal Boredom transports] readers to worlds both familiar and unfamiliar, indulging our fantasies and fears of the future … Dark and slightly absurdist, this collection is a poignant rumination on the despair and isolation of modern society.” —Kirkus Reviews “The stories chosen for this collection showcase an author whose interest in alienation and despair as well as playful literary exploration parallels the work of other ’70s SF titans such as Joanna Russ or Thomas Disch … Essential reading not only for those interested in Japanese SF, but for anyone interested in spiky, beautiful, and bleak literature.” —Nell Keep, Booklist (starred review) “These strangely prescient stories are perfect for fans of Haruki Murakami, George Saunders, and Philip K. Dick.” —Publishers Weekly “The latest inclusion in the modern canon of Japanese women authors’ surreal feminist work, [ Terminal Boredom] puts a distinctly sci-fi spin on the concept.” —Thrillist (“30 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021”) “Surprisingly contemporary … with pertinent musings on the mutability of gender and the elusive nature of identity.” — Declan O’Driscoll, Irish Times “With the use of speculative elements, [Suzuki’s] dark and playful stories highlight the realities of living on the lower rungs of society.” — Patricia Thang, Book Riot “[ Terminal Boredom plays] with tech, gender, and tradition in marvelous ways. Highly recommended.” — Patrick Rapa, Philadelphia Inquirer “There’s nothing boring about the short stories in Terminal Boredom.” — A.V. Club (5 new books to read in April) “ Terminal Boredom provides a historical capsule and an interesting mirror to the American science fiction of the [1970s].” — Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Washington Post “The seven stories here are not only still relevant but remarkably fresh … brilliant” — Lisa Tuttle, Guardian “Each of the worlds Suzuki creates is deep and complex, with many of the questions raised lingering long after the last page and making you crave more.” — Iain Maloney, Japan Times “An engaging and highly-relevant collection of short stories that will resonate with many readers, especially fans of writers like Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, and even George Orwell, but from a refreshingly female perspective.” — Rachel Stanyon, Asymptote Journal “Full of punk, punch, and feminist shruggings … a spiky, timeless, and timely collection of psychologically astute speculative fiction” — Lunate Fiction “Sure to be a treat for fans of Haruki Murakami, George Saunders, and the twisty genre experimentation of Black Mirror.” — Chicago Review of Books (12 Must-Read Books for Apri
