The Year of the Flood
by Margaret Atwood
Taste attributes: science fictiondramahistoricalfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearglossyemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, fresh science-fiction novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
The long-awaited new novel from Margaret Atwood. The Year of the Flood is a dystopic masterpiece and a testament to her visionary power. The times and species have been changing at a rapid rate, and the social compact is wearing as thin as environmental stability.
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- Author
- Margaret Atwood
- Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 448
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- Open Library
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