Under The Skin

Name: Under The Skin
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786890528
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By Michel Faber

Series: Canons

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Under The Skin by Michel Faber is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the story of a mysterious protagonist who roams the Scottish Highlands. As the narrative unfolds, her unsettling motives are gradually revealed, blending themes of identity, humanity, and appearance. The book challenges readers to ponder deep ethical questions while maintaining an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.
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Under The Skin

One of Michel Faber's best-loved novels - an utterly compulsive and mysterious masterpiece - now in a Canons edition with an introduction by David Mitchell.

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With an introduction by David Mitchell.

Isserley spends most of her time driving. But why is she so interested in picking up hitchhikers?

And why are they always male, well-built, and alone?

An utterly unpredictable and macabre mystery, Under the Skin is a genre-defying masterpiece.

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Michel Faber's Under the Skin has been lauded for its originality and emotional depth. Critics praise its haunting and lyrical prose, with the narrative delivering a masterful and suspenseful reveal. The novel has been described as profound, strange, and imaginative, displaying Faber's adept writing style and depicting a fantastical yet shockingly realistic take on humanity. It has been likened to the works of literary greats, showcasing daring and inventive storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786890528

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons edition reissue

Contributors:

Introduction by David Mitchell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Michel Faber has written nine other books. In addition to the Whitbread-shortlisted Under the Skin, he is the author of the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White, The Book of Strange New Things, which was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award and won the Saltire Book of the Year Award 2015, and most recently Undying, his first poetry collection. Born in Holland, brought up in Australia, he now lives in the UK.