Afterland
Afterland
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Afterland by Lauren Beukes follows a mother and her son navigating a post-pandemic world where a virus has nearly eradicated men. The mother faces numerous challenges in protecting her child from pursuing factions, offering a narrative of survival and maternal determination amidst societal upheaval.
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Adventurous
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
5,713 ratings
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Review Roundup
Afterland by Lauren Beukes blends speculative fiction with thriller elements, garnering praise for its imaginative world-building and thought-provoking themes on gender and society. Critics laud its tense narrative and complex characters. However, some note pacing issues and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it offers a gripping, albeit uneven, reading experience.
Who Should Read Afterland?
Fans of dystopian thrillers like The Road by Cormac McCarthy and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood will appreciate Afterland by Lauren Beukes. Readers who enjoy gripping narratives exploring themes of survival, family, and societal breakdown in a post-apocalyptic world will find this book compelling.
5,713 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
411
Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
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