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The End of the Ocean

Maja Lunde
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The End of the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Maja Lunde

The End of the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Norway • 2010s

Topic
Climate Change

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde intertwines two narratives: a woman in 2017 battling climate change's effects on water scarcity, and a man and his daughter in 2041 facing a world where water is a dwindling resource. Their stories explore human persistence, environmental challenges, and the profound impact of dwindling natural resources.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Serene

Reviews & Readership

3.9

15,313 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde is praised for its lyrical prose and timely environmental themes, weaving past and future narratives seamlessly. The novel effectively raises awareness about water scarcity and climate change. However, some readers find its pacing slow and character development lacking depth. Overall, it offers a compelling and urgent message on ecological issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The End of the Ocean?

A reader who enjoys The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde is likely drawn to eco-fiction and thought-provoking narratives examining climate change's human impact. Fans of Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior or Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood will appreciate its blend of personal stories with pressing environmental themes.

3.9

15,313 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Norway • 2010s

Topic
Climate Change

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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