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All Over Creation

By Ruth Ozeki
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All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki unfolds in a small Idaho farming community. The story centres on Yumi Fuller, who returns to her childhood home to care for her estranged parents. Old family secrets and controversies about genetically modified crops intertwine, blending themes of redemption, responsibility, and the ever-changing nature of modern agriculture.
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If you enjoy exploring complex family dynamics, environmental issues, and cultural intersections, this novel might captivate you. It weaves together richly developed characters with thought-provoking themes around agriculture and corporate influence, set against a vibrant and compelling narrative backdrop.

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Yumi Fuller hasn't set foot in Liberty Falls, Idaho — heart of the potato-farming industry — since she ran away at age fifteen. Twenty-five years later, the prodigal daughter returns to confront her dying parents, her best friend, and her conflicted past. She finds herself caught up in an altogether new drama.

The post-millennial farming community has been invaded by Agribusiness forces at war with a posse of activists, the Seeds of Resistance, who travel the country in a camping car called The Spudnick, biofuelled by pilfered McDonald's french-fry oil.

Ruth Ozeki delivers a quirky cast of characters and a wickedly humorous appreciation of the foibles of corporate life, globalisation, political resistance, youth culture, and ageing baby boomers. All Over Creation tells a celebratory tale of the beauty of seeds, roots, and growth — and the capacity for renewal that resides within us all.

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All Over Creation has garnered acclaim for its adept balance of dread and hope, presenting a narrative that artfully intertwines environmental issues with intimate family dynamics. Ruth Ozeki is lauded for her sharp humour and lively prose as she delves into the intersections of food, science, and corporate greed. The book is celebrated for its rich portrayal of diverse themes, including betrayal, reconciliation, and the dichotomies between nature and culture. Comparisons to works by Barbara Kingsolver and Edward Abbey highlight its contemporary environmental relevance and engaging storytelling.

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ISBN: 9781922147547

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 528

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