The Factory

The Factory is a modern fable about the world of work, where three new employees are assigned a department and their lives become governed by their work. It is a vivid, and sometimes surreal, portrait of the absurdity and meaninglessness of the modern workplace with hints of Kafka and Beckett.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Granta Publications Ltd

From the acclaimed author of Weasels in the Attic, a contemporary fable delving into the realm of work

Beyond the town, there exists a factory. Beyond the factory, there is nothingness. Encompassed within the vast industrial complex, three new employees find themselves assigned to distinct departments. Within these departments, each individual is tasked with a specific responsibility: one engages in the shredding of paper, another focuses on proofreading documents, and a third delves into the study of the moss that thrives across the expansive grounds. As they gradually adapt to the routine and camaraderie of their colleagues, their lives begin to revolve around their work, imbuing their days with an enigmatic logic and a sense of momentum. Gradually, the boundaries between reality and the factory's realm seem to dissolve, leaving the three workers grappling with profound questions: Where does the factory's domain end, and the rest of the world commence? What enigmatic secrets lie hidden within this enigmatic place? And as time passes, perhaps weeks or even years, the three workers find themselves persistently pondering the most fundamental inquiry: What purpose do I serve here?

The Factory, penned with hints of Kafka and Beckett and interspersed with unexpected moments of dark humor, presents a vivid and occasionally surreal portrayal of the absurdity and meaninglessness inherent in the modern workplace.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 206 x 135 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803510538