A review by sherbertwells
The Factory, by Hiroko Oyamada
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Three employees at a sprawling, anonymous factory lose track of their purpose and, eventually, their humanity. While Oyamada provides a suitably soul-crushing, morbid setting, the brevity of her work prevents it from unleashing its full horrific power.
“As I opened the basement-level door, I thought I could smell birds” (3)
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Sexual assault