The New Wilderness

Name: The New Wilderness
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SKU: 9780861540372
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By Diane Cook

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The New Wilderness by Diane Cook explores a dystopian future where humanity's impact on the environment forces drastic measures. The story follows Bea and her daughter, Agnes, as they navigate the last untouched wilderness, confronting the challenges of survival, the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, and society's conflicts with nature. Through their journey, the narrative delves into profound themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the human instinct for survival.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intriguing explorations of human relationships and survival instincts in the face of environmental collapse. It weaves a compelling narrative about a mother's fierce love and the lengths she will go to protect her child, set against a backdrop of an untamed wilderness, sure to captivate fans of thought-provoking and emotionally-charged fiction.

The New Wilderness

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Bea's five-year-old daughter, Agnes, is wasting away, ravaged by the smog and pollution of the overdeveloped, overpopulated metropolis they call home. Bea knows she cannot stay in the city, but there is only one alternative: The Wilderness State. This vast expanse of unwelcoming, untamed land is untouched by mankind. Until now.

Somewhere between a science experiment and a refugee, Bea and Agnes slowly learn how to live in this unpredictable, often dangerous land. But as Agnes embraces this radically free new existence, Bea realises that her bond with her daughter will be tested in ways she could never have foreseen.

At once a blazing lament of our contempt for nature and a deeply humane portrayal of motherhood, The New Wilderness is an extraordinary, urgent novel.

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The New Wilderness by Diane Cook has received acclaim for its compelling narrative and exploration of human survival in a world ravaged by environmental collapse. Critics often praise Cook for her vivid storytelling and the rich emotional depth of her characters, as well as the thought-provoking reflection on the human impact on nature. Some reviewers highlight its immersive and unsettling atmosphere, noting its resonance in today's context of environmental concerns.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861540372

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 492g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Diane Cook's fiction has been published in Harper's Magazine, Grantaand Tin House. Her non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times Magazine. She earned an MFA from Columbia University, where she was a Teaching Fellow. She lives in Brooklyn.

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