This Census Taker
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| Author | China Miéville |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novella |
| Publisher | Pan MacMillan |
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Publication date
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February 2016 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781509812141 |
| OCLC | 908517395 |
This Census Taker is a fantasy novella by British author China Miéville.[1][2][3] It was first published by Pan MacMillan in 2016.
Plot synopsis
A boy living in a remote house witnesses a traumatic event. He attempts to flee, but is left alone with his remaining parent, whom it becomes clear is unable to defend him. He dreams of escape, when a stranger carrying precise census records knocks at their door, and the protagonist hopes that his isolation might end, but he is unable to discern the stranger's authority, the purpose of his questions, and whether he can be trusted.
