Kangaroo Notebook

Book Review

Kobo Abe's «Kangaroo Notebook» is one of the author's most enigmatic and surreal works. At the heart of the plot is the journey of the main character, who discovers a strange growth resembling a root on his leg. This discovery marks the beginning of his bizarre and fantastical journey. Critics note that Abe masterfully uses elements of absurdity and grotesque to explore themes of human identity and alienation. The narrative style is rich in symbolism and metaphors, making the book complex to grasp, yet deep and multi-layered. Many reviewers emphasize that «Kangaroo Notebook» continues Abe's tradition of creating unusual worlds where reality and fantasy intertwine, prompting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the limits of human perception. This work evokes a wide range of emotions and leaves many questions for each reader to answer on their own.