“The Time After”: 4 Reasons to Read American Jean Hegland
In 2017, Into the Forest was released, a now-cult dystopia. Nell and Eva survived the collapse of civilization and are not seeking to reconnect with the world before. Here is the sequel, just as dense and breathtaking. To feed themselves, Burl and his mothers hunt and gather. Dance, music, and the stories they invent by the fire punctuate their days. But Burl seeks to know what this now-vanished human civilization was like.
"This description of self-sufficient life is what I liked best about this book. What's also important are the stories the sisters remember, the ones they invent. When there are no more books to read (I can't even imagine) you have to have enriched your imagination to be able to recreate stories." dannso
"The author subtly explores the themes of isolation , survival, climate change, and the search for identity in a world devoid of traditional social markers. This author is a major female voice in American literature." berni_29
"This forest is once again the main character, and thanks to Jean Hegland's flamboyant style, it remains mysterious, a nurturing mother but also full of deadly dangers. So I fell in love with this sequel. What charmed me most was the poetic atmosphere." cathe
“It’s a powerful book with writing that’s both concise and poetic, and it transports us into this world that could be – perhaps – ours, one day. Living in the forest and living only by what the forest can offer us. I read it practically in one go, despite some difficult passages.” Corrag1973
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