Samanta Schweblin creates a dark and complex world that is both familiar and unsettling – largely because we recognise it as the one we live in
They’ve infiltrated homes in Hong Kong, shops in Vancouver, schools in Tel Aviv and bedrooms in Indiana. They’re not pets, nor ghosts, nor robots. They’re real people, anonymous and untraceable, connected remotely, and disguised as cute, cuddly toys.
Samanta Schweblin’s wildly imaginative novel reveals the beauty of connection between far-flung souls, the ugly truth of our increasingly linked world, as well as the voyeurism and exhibitionism inherent in our digital lives. In the world of the novel, trusting strangers can lead to unexpected love, playful encounters and marvellous adventures, but what if it can also pave the way for unimaginable terror?
About the Author
Samanta Schweblin is the author of three story collections that have won numerous awards, and she has been nominated for the International Booker Prize three timesAbout the Translator
Megan McDowell has translated books by many contemporary South American and Spanish authors, including Samanta Schweblin, Alejandro Zambra and Mariana Enriquez
