Imagine a world where the intimacy of marriage has disappeared, and every child is born through artificial insemination. Sounds like the plot of a dystopian novel, right? Well, that’s exactly the unsettling reality Sayaka Murata presents in her latest book, Vanishing World. The premise is both fascinating and terrifying: in this version of Japan, sex between married couples has vanished, and artificial insemination has become the sole path to parenthood. Murata’s haunting narrative forces us to confront profound questions about human connection, technology, and the evolving nature of family. If you haven't yet, check out the detailed review here.