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Under the Skin
Under the Skin
Author: Michel Faber
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ISBN-13: 9781419312977
ISBN-10: 1419312979
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susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed Under the Skin on + 1062 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I read this because it is on the 1,001...list. It is a very bizarre tale, somewhere between "Psycho" and "Animal Farm". It is disturbing and a bit confusing in the beginning, but cleverly woven to redefine your definition of human. I would not put it on my 1001 list, but it is a unique book.
myanniecat avatar reviewed Under the Skin on + 218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is one of the strangest books I've read in a long time...yet quite unforgetable, too.
kathylobdell avatar reviewed Under the Skin on
Helpful Score: 1
This book is in line with any of Grimm's stories with a little bit of Orwell's Animal Farm. Once you start reading this book and realize what is happening (because the author perposefully keeps you in the dark in the beginning) you will be stunned. I read this book maybe 5 years ago and still cannot forget it nor how it has changed my thinking. I cannot offer anymore without spoiling the surprise...
perryfran avatar reviewed Under the Skin on + 1221 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is definitely one of the strangest novels I have read in a long time. It tells the story of "Isserly" who picks up hitchhikers in the Scottish countryside and provides them for "processing" by her fellow beings. Isserley is an alien who was altered to look like a human with large breasts to attract beefy men who can be used as a food supply. The book is really a satire making points about humanity including its use of animals for food, animal cruelty, environmental concerns, and even women's rights. The book reminded me of another book I read a couple of years ago that has some similar themes: Meat. I would recommend both books if you are not easily shocked!

I know "Under the Skin" was recently made into a movie starring Scarlett Johansson. I'm curious to see how they were able to adapt this book into a film.
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Helpful Score: 1
i LOVED this book ... it's definitely NOT for everyone ... reviewers on book kept saying it was a mix between Animal Farm, Twilight Zone, Stephen King books, etc. i couldn't figure that out until i read it -- boy were they right! amazing... if you like Animal Farm and/or like psychological horrors (that's maybe too strong a word), you should like this one.
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johannarose avatar reviewed Under the Skin on + 4 more book reviews
This is an excellent science fiction story. I could not put it down. Completely different than Crimson Petal.
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Haunting read!
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Odd, disturbing...not a keeper for me but definitely worth a read.