I read this as a metaphor for Imperial Japan.

The parakeets are the closest thing to a civilisation. They are led by a fascist, parakeet king. I read another review which interpreted the parakeets as “The Evils Totoros”. The reviewer argues …
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Simon Dillon
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Jan 26, 2024
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I read this as a metaphor for Imperial Japan.
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Written by Simon Dillon
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Novelist and Short Story-ist. Film and Book Lover. If you cut me, I bleed celluloid and paper pulp. Blog: www.simondillonbooks.wordpress.com
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