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Margaret Atwood

The Year of the Flood

Margaret AtwoodFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Margaret Atwood

The Year of the Flood

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

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic world • Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood follows survivors Toby and Ren after a man-made plague, exploring their lives within the religious eco-group God's Gardeners before and after the pandemic through alternating narratives. Set in the dystopian pleeblands, the novel delves into their struggles for survival against the backdrop of violence, environmental degradation, and genetic engineering. The book includes instances of physical and sexual abuse.

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

134,904 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood is praised for its imaginative dystopian world-building and strong environmental themes. Critics commend its intricate storytelling and compelling characters. However, some find its pacing uneven and its multiple perspectives occasionally confusing. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and vividly realized tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Year of the Flood ?

Readers who relish dystopian fiction like Atwood's own The Handmaid's Tale or Orwell's 1984 will enjoy The Year of the Flood. Fans of eco-criticism and speculative fiction in the vein of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash will find its environmental themes and richly layered storytelling compelling.

4.2

134,904 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic world • Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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