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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Carrie Ryan
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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Carrie Ryan

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Village • Post-apocalyptic

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

900L

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Super Short Summary

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan follows Mary, a young woman living in a fortified village surrounded by zombies after an apocalyptic event. Facing personal loss and societal repression, she navigates love, betrayal, and survival, ultimately pursuing a dream of reaching the ocean despite the ongoing zombie threat. The novel features themes of mental health challenges and death.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

87,878 ratings

57%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan presents a gripping post-apocalyptic world with a strong female protagonist. Positively noted for its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, it also draws criticism for its pace and some underdeveloped characters. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of dystopian fiction, though it may leave some wanting deeper exploration of its themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Forest of Hands and Teeth?

A reader who enjoys dystopian tales with a mix of horror and romance, akin to The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth, would be captivated by The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. This novel appeals to fans of post-apocalyptic settings and intense emotional journeys.

4.0

87,878 ratings

57%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

312

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Village • Post-apocalyptic

Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

900L

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