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The Book of Joan

By Lidia Yuknavitch
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The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch is set in a dystopian future where Earth's surface is nearly uninhabitable, and the remnants of humanity live on a luxury space station. The narrative follows Jean de Men, a tyrannical leader, and Joan, a child warrior with remarkable powers. As a powerful rebellion forms under the oppressive regime, themes of survival, identity, and the resilience of humanity are deeply explored.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thought-provoking dystopian narratives that explore themes of power, resistance, and human survival. Set in a future where Earth is nearly uninhabitable, it intricately weaves a tale of rebellion, art, and storytelling, centred around a heroine inspired by Joan of Arc. Its compelling characters and imaginative plot offer a unique blend of science fiction and literary depth.

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Internationally bestselling author Lidia Yuknavitch offers a re-imagined Joan of Arc poised to save a world ravaged by war, in this genre-defying masterpiece.

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The resistance starts now.

A group of rebels have united to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed. Joan is their leader. Jean de Men is their foe. The future of humanity is being rewritten...

Lidia Yuknavitch's mesmerising novel sees Joan of Arc's story reborn for the near future. It is a genre-defying masterpiece that may very well rewire your brain.

The Book of Joan is an extraordinary exploration of resilience and rebellion, offering a vivid reimagining of a legendary heroine.

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In reviews, The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch is praised for its inventive and radical nature, reimagining Joan of Arc within a post-apocalyptic dystopia. The novel is noted for its kaleidoscopic narrative, engaging momentum, and exploration of themes such as gender, semiotics, and warfare. Critics admire its fierce imagination and sonorous prose, describing it as a commanding feminist tale that combines intelligence with a deeply humane touch.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892423

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Lidia Yuknavitch is the author of the novels The Book of Joan,The Small Backs of Children (winner of the 2016 Oregon Book Awards' Ken Kesey Award for Fiction and the Readers' Choice Award) and Dora: A Headcase. Her highly acclaimed memoir, The Chronology of Water, was a finalist for a PEN Center USA award for Creative Non-fiction and winner of a PNBA Award and the Oregon Book Awards' Readers' Choice. Her TED talk, 'The Beauty of Being a Misfit', has been watched over two million times. Lidia teaches in Oregon, where she lives with her husband Andy Mingo and their son. She is a very good swimmer.

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