The New Wilderness
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
398
Novel • Fiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
Diane Cook's The New Wilderness follows a mother and daughter's struggle to survive in a near-future world where urban life causes devastating environmental harm. They join a group living in the last untouched wilderness, confronting challenges that test their relationships and humanity, highlighting themes of survival, family, and environmental conflict.
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The New Wilderness by Diane Cook is lauded for its vivid, immersive storytelling and evocative prose. Reviewers praise the novel's exploration of environmental themes and complex character dynamics. However, some find its pacing uneven and the narrative bleak. Overall, it's an impactful read with memorable, thought-provoking elements.
A reader who enjoys The New Wilderness by Diane Cook is likely drawn to dystopian fiction exploring humanity’s relationship with nature. Fans of Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale will appreciate its rich storytelling and critical examination of survival and society.
17,636 ratings
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398
Novel • Fiction
2020
Adult
18+ years
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