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This census-taker
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- Book Synopsis
- The beguiling, intricate novella from the award-winning master of speculative fiction, China Miéville 'Superb' - The Sunday Times 'Extraordinary' - The Guardian 'Ingenious' - Financial Times In a remote house on a hilltop, a lonely boy witnesses a traumatic event. He tries - and fails - to flee. Left alone with his increasingly deranged parent, he dreams of safety, of joining the other children in the town below, of escape. When at last a stranger knocks at his door, the boy senses that his days of isolation might be over. But by what authority does this man keep the meticulous records he carries? What is the purpose behind his questions? Is he friend? Enemy? Or something else altogether? A novella filled with beauty, terror and strangeness, This Census-Taker is a poignant and riveting exploration of memory and meaning.
- About The Author
- China Miéville is a Sunday Times bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction. His novels include The City & The City, Embassytown, Perdido Street Station and The Rouse. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for fiction, he has won the World Fantasy, the Hugo, and the Arthur C. Clarke awards, among others. His non-fiction includes a study of international law and a history of the Russian Revolution.
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- ISBN
- 9781037406966
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Picador, (30 April 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 118 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 199 x 129 x 12 mm
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