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Afterland

By Lauren Beukes
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In Afterland, a pandemic has wiped out most of the male population, leading to a world predominantly run by women. The gripping narrative follows a mother and her teenage son as they navigate a transformed America while on the run from authorities and other threats. It's a tense and inventive journey through a dystopian landscape, filled with themes of survival, identity, and maternal devotion.
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You might be drawn to this gripping and thought-provoking read if you're interested in dystopian futures where societal norms are challenged and survival is at the forefront. You'll likely appreciate the blend of suspense and emotional depth, set against a richly imagined world where a mother and son must navigate the remnants of a collapsed society.

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The compulsive and timely new thriller from the author of the Richard and Judy bestseller The Shining Girls and the prize-winning Zoo City about a woman fighting to save her son.

All Cole has left in the world is her boy, Miles.

With men now a prized commodity, keeping him safe means breaking hastily written new rules - and leaving her own sister for dead.

All Miles has left in the world is his mother.

But is one person enough to save him from the many who would kill to get their hands on a living boy?

Together, Cole and Miles embark on a journey across a changed, hostile country, towards a freedom they may never reach. And when Cole's sister tracks them down, they'll need to decide who to trust - and what loyalty really means in this unimaginable new world.

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*i>Afterland by Lauren Beukes has been described as a smartly written, timely thriller that combines action with feminist themes and insightful commentary on American culture. The novel delves into grief, love, family dynamics, and gender roles amidst a speculative pandemic setting. Reviewers have praised Beukes for her imaginative storytelling and willingness to tackle big questions, making this book both thought-provoking and entertaining.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405923705

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Lauren Beukes is the award-winning and internationally best-selling author of The Shining Girls, which has been adapted by AppleTV+, as well as Zoo City, Moxyland, Broken Monsters, and Afterland. Her novels have been published in twenty-four countries, and she's also a screenwriter, comics writer, journalist and award-winning documentary maker. She lives in London with two trouble cats and her daughter.

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