--- product_id: 147568546 title: "The Factory" price: "£17.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147568546-the-factory store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Factory **Price:** £17.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Factory - **How much does it cost?** £17.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147568546-the-factory) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Factory [Oyamada, Hiroko, Boyd, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Factory Review: Lit class would challenge this piece - I enjoyed the cultural experience, and I was willing to take a walk with the author down a complicated technique. While some refer to it as similar to Kafka, it seems that it is an attempt that does not rise up to the name, especially with the ending. I went into it anticipating more questions about the reality the characters existed within, but that did not emerge until the last few pages, maybe even the last few paragraphs. I enjoyed some of the character development, but overall I wanted more from the author than she delivered in this book. Part of the blame I put squarely on the shoulders of her publisher, who should have given her more guidance and support for a novel such as this. Unless, of course, she is self published. Then in that case she had the editor she deserved. Review: Fascinating! - I didn't want to stop reading this book, though it scared me. To put it simply, it is about how work can consume you and companies can own you, but it is told in a beautiful way that shows the contrast between the natural and unnatural parts of life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #105,072 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Absurdist Fiction (Books) #3,231 in Contemporary Women Fiction #6,165 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (572) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches | | Edition | Translation | | ISBN-10 | 0811228851 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0811228855 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 128 pages | | Publication date | October 29, 2019 | | Publisher | New Directions | ## Images ![The Factory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dkhFqbyzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Lit class would challenge this piece *by K***8 on January 13, 2020* I enjoyed the cultural experience, and I was willing to take a walk with the author down a complicated technique. While some refer to it as similar to Kafka, it seems that it is an attempt that does not rise up to the name, especially with the ending. I went into it anticipating more questions about the reality the characters existed within, but that did not emerge until the last few pages, maybe even the last few paragraphs. I enjoyed some of the character development, but overall I wanted more from the author than she delivered in this book. Part of the blame I put squarely on the shoulders of her publisher, who should have given her more guidance and support for a novel such as this. Unless, of course, she is self published. Then in that case she had the editor she deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating! *by A***H on June 27, 2023* I didn't want to stop reading this book, though it scared me. To put it simply, it is about how work can consume you and companies can own you, but it is told in a beautiful way that shows the contrast between the natural and unnatural parts of life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting quick read but not for everyone *by B***E on July 17, 2020* The Factory depicts the monotony of corporate work where it feels that your individual position does not serve a purpose. It’s a good commentary on corporate work and how nothing ever happens. For that reason, nothing happens in the book. I enjoyed it for the writing and creating a rich sense of the factory. However, it’s not a book that grips you. It’s what we already know - we are cogs in a wheel. I give it 4 stars for the writing and layering of stories from three perspectives. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Factory - Tinkers: 10th Anniversary Edition - Dept. of Speculation (Vintage Contemporaries) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147568546-the-factory](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/147568546-the-factory) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*