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Hailed as 'the environmental novel of our times' by Booker Prize judge Lemn Sissay, this critically acclaimed work offers a searing exploration of maternal devotion in the face of ecological catastrophe. Described as 'brutal and beautiful in equal measure' by Emily St. John Mandel, the narrative plunges readers into a world where the air itself has become a threat.
At the heart of the tale is Bea, whose daughter Agnes is slowly succumbing to the toxic atmosphere of their overcrowded urban home. Their only hope lies in the uncharted territory of The Wilderness State, a vast expanse of untamed land previously off-limits to all. As they embark on this perilous journey, Bea soon realises that saving Agnes' life may come at the cost of losing her in ways she never anticipated.
This passionate and exhilarating chronicle of a mother's struggle to protect her child in an increasingly hostile world has garnered widespread acclaim. Longlisted for the DUBLIN Literary Award 2022, it has been recognised as a Guardian Best Science Fiction Book of the Year and lauded by BBC Culture as one of the 'Best Books of the Year 2020'. The Irish Times also celebrated it as one of the Best Debut Fiction works of 2020.
Book ISBN: | 9780861540013 |
Book Author: | Diane Cook |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Oneworld Publications |
Book Publisher: | Oneworld Publications |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 33 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-06-03 |
Book Pagination: | 416 pages |
Book Weight: | 366g |
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.’