The Rabbit Back Literature Society
A chilling tale of secrets and literary intrigue
Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen author Lola Rogers translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Press
Published:11th Sep '14
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Rabbit Back Literature Society, an aspiring author uncovers disturbing secrets within a mysterious literary group, revealing the thin line between fiction and reality.
At the center of the town of Rabbit Back lies a secret intertwined with its most famous resident, a celebrated children's author. The narrative unfolds around Ella, an aspiring writer who becomes embroiled in a peculiar literary game orchestrated by the enigmatic Literary Society. As she delves deeper into the Society's history and the mysteries surrounding Laura White, the acclaimed author, Ella uncovers unsettling truths that challenge her understanding of literature and reality itself.
The plot thickens as Ella learns about 'The Game', a mysterious ritual that the Society members engage in. This initiation into the elite group reveals a chilling atmosphere, marked by the strange disappearance of members and an eerie shift in the words of beloved books. With each revelation, the line between fiction and reality blurs, leading Ella to question her own perceptions and the very fabric of storytelling. The story is punctuated by a haunting sense of dread, as well as moments of dark humor that enhance its intriguing premise.
The Rabbit Back Literature Society is a captivating exploration of the power of stories and the hidden facets of human nature. As Ella navigates her new role within this exclusive circle, she confronts the unsettling legacy of those who came before her, ultimately discovering that some secrets are better left undisturbed. This novel invites readers to reflect on the nature of truth and the complexities of creativity, all while maintaining a gripping narrative that keeps them guessing until the last page.
Wonderfully knotty... a very grown-up fantasy masquerading as quirky fable. Unexpected, thrilling and absurd -- Catherine Taylor Sunday Telegraph Unnerving, enigmatic... Hints of Let the Right One In and Haruki Murakami's elliptical early science fiction novels flavour a creepy tale about mutating books, buried secrets and ghostly encounters -- James Lovegrove Financial Times The Rabbit Back Literature Society is a lobster pot of a book... an exquisite balance of suspense, precision-engineered structure and darkly playful humour... fascinating. And fun. -- 5-star review SFX Charming and intriguing, switching from playful to creepy to heartfelt and back again... good fun Bookbag Mixes the small-town surrealism of Twin Peaks with the clandestine-society theme of Donna Tartt's The Secret History The List Charming, chilling and gripping from its very first page Bizarre A novel about big questions ... wonderful characters... amazing TQR Stories Sly wit... characterises The Rabbit Back Literature Society Metro A witty Finnish novel Observer I can't even begin to try to describe this book. Nor... to do justice to its eerie nuttiness. But if, like me, you're still a little bit obsessed with who killed Laura Palmer, you'll love it Harper's Bazaar A playful fantasy... [Jaaskelainen] deftly plumbs the neuroses of artistic vanity and obsession... I felt the slow pulse that guided the book; it skirts genres and stays refreshingly weird Quadrapheme Veering between infectious comedy and dark thriller, this is a beguiling read The Lady Is Jaaskelainen the new Murakami? Answers to the editor Glasgow Herald Thrilling Shortlist Lola Rogers' admirable translation catches both the darkness and playful wit of Jaaskelainen's original Tablet It's all rather brilliant Worm Hole Deliciously dark metafiction Sydney Morning Herald A very odd but engaging book by a Finnish author with an extraordinary imagination The Westmorland Gazette
ISBN: 9781782270430
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352 pages