Under the skin

About “Under the skin”

Short-listed for the Whitbread Award, Under the Skin is a surreal novel by Michel Faber. The story follows Isserley, a woman who picks up male hitchhikers, particularly those who are well-muscled and alone. Her motivations remain unclear at first. As the novel progresses, the reason for her actions is revealed, leading the reader into a strange and unsettling world. The book resists easy classification and builds a sense of growing unease.