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Acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver, a two-time recipient of the Women's Prize for Fiction and Pulitzer Prize winner, presents a riveting tale that intertwines human struggles with environmental concerns. 'Flight Behaviour', penned by the mastermind behind 'Demon Copperhead', has been lauded as one of the most insightful works on climate change by renowned activist Naomi Klein.
This multi-million copy bestseller weaves a captivating narrative, rich with lyrical prose and moments of levity. Set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, the story follows a young mother who stumbles upon an extraordinary natural phenomenon: monarch butterflies failing to migrate south for the winter. This discovery ignites a series of events that challenge her understanding of faith, science, and the world around her.
As our protagonist grapples with the implications of this unusual occurrence, she finds herself drawn into a collaboration with entomology expert Ovid Byron. Together, they embark on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the butterflies' behaviour, pondering whether it's a divine message or a stark warning about our changing climate.
Kingsolver's masterful storytelling touches on pressing issues of class, poverty, and environmental change, all while maintaining a deeply human core. With its compelling plot, poetic passages, and flashes of wit, 'Flight Behaviour' offers a thought-provoking exploration of our relationship with nature and each other in these turbulent times.
Book ISBN: | 9780571290802 |
Book Author: | Barbara Kingsolver |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 199 x 126 x 38 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2013-04-18 |
Book Pagination: | 608 pages |
Book Weight: | 474g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’