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A literary sensation that has captivated millions worldwide and clinched the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this extraordinary novel has been hailed as 'revolutionary and thrilling' by Jessie Burton, 'awe-inspiring' by Barbara Kingsolver, and 'perspective-altering' by Barack Obama. Ann Patchett simply declares it 'one of the finest novels, full stop'.
This mesmerising tale intertwines the lives of nine disparate individuals, drawn together by an impending ecological crisis. We encounter an artist who becomes custodian of a century's worth of photographs, all featuring the same ill-fated American chestnut. A reckless university student in the late 1980s experiences a near-death electrocution, only to be resurrected by ethereal beings. A researcher with auditory and speech impairments uncovers the hidden language of trees. A Vietnam War airman plummets from the sky, his life preserved by a chance encounter with a banyan tree.
These narratives, alongside four others, weave a tapestry of human experience, each protagonist uniquely summoned by the natural world. United by circumstance, they embark on a final, desperate mission to rescue our planet from the brink of disaster. Richard Powers' 'The Overstory' is a tour de force that will leave you spellbound, questioning your place in the grand symphony of nature.
Book ISBN: | 9781804951781 |
Book Author: | Richard Powers |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin (Cornerstone) |
Book Publisher: | Cornerstone |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 198 x 43 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-08-29 |
Book Pagination: | 640 pages |
Book Weight: | 446g |
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