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The New Wilderness

Diane Cook
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The New Wilderness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Diane Cook

The New Wilderness

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

398

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

17,636 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The New Wilderness?

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.

3.9

17,636 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

398

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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