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Jeff VanderMeer

Annihilation

Jeff VanderMeerFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jeff VanderMeer

Annihilation

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Area X • Near future

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer follows a biologist who joins an all-female expedition into the mysterious Area X, a region cut off from the rest of the world. The team encounters strange phenomena and discovers hidden truths about previous expeditions. As the biologist delves deeper, she confronts both physical and psychological challenges, ultimately questioning reality and her own identity.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

271,645 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation has captivated readers with its mesmerizing prose, atmospheric tension, and enigmatic plot. Reviewers have praised the haunting, immersive world-building but noted the characters can feel underdeveloped. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, eerie exploration of the unknown that may frustrate those seeking clear resolutions.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Annihilation?

An ideal reader for Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation is someone who appreciates atmospheric, thought-provoking science fiction with an eerie, unsettling edge. Fans of H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror or those who enjoyed the mysterious narrative style of William Gibson's Neuromancer will find this novel captivating.

3.9

271,645 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Area X • Near future

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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