BOOK BRIEF

Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape

Cal Flyn
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Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Cal Flyn

Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

376

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature
Setting

Global • Contemporary

Theme
Environment
Topic
Climate Change

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape, Cal Flyn examines places left by humans, revealing how nature reclaims abandoned areas. The book explores ecological recovery and resilience, showcasing diverse landscapes where the absence of humans allows ecosystems to flourish, offering insights into environmental recovery and renewal.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,233 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape by Cal Flyn has received praise for its evocative writing and insightful exploration of nature reclaiming abandoned spaces. Critics commend Flyn’s vivid descriptions and thought-provoking narratives. Some note a lack of depth in ecological analysis, but overall it’s considered a fascinating read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape?

A reader intrigued by the resilience of nature, desolate places, and environmental recovery would enjoy Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape. Fans of Alan Weisman’s The World Without Us or Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction will appreciate Flyn’s exploration of life in abandoned areas.

4.4

6,233 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

376

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature
Setting

Global • Contemporary

Theme
Environment
Topic
Climate Change

Science & Nature

World History
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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