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This apocalyptic near-future parable subtly alludes to the consequences of climate change, yet at its core lies the poignant relationship between mother and daughter, expertly captured by Brentan’s pitch-perfect narration. A unique and captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and human connection, highly recommended for all collections.
Obreht draws upon plausible dystopian and postapocalyptic futures and strong elements from Serbian folktales, as well as magical realism. The result is a strange, almost dreamlike novel, distinctive for its memorable characters and beautiful writing.
National Book Award finalist Obreht (The Tiger’s Wife) suspensefully reimagines an extraordinary American West filled with larger-than-life characters, imaginary marauding beasts, and ghosts who commune with the living. [See Prepub Alert, 2/4/19.]
Natalia tells stories of her growing up in a country divided by the arbitrary borders of ethnicity and war and describes the difficulty of living there...