The Overstory

The Overstory, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2019, is a breathtaking literary journey that intertwines the lives of nine strangers united by a looming ecological disaster. This compelling novel is not just a story; it's a reflection on the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. From a talented artist who inherits a century's worth of photographs of an American chestnut tree to a hearing-impaired scientist uncovering the silent communications of trees, each character’s tale is powerful and significant. Set against the backdrop of climate change and environmental urgency, The Overstory offers a unique perspective on conservation and the urgent need to protect our planet. Perfect for book lovers seeking a profound narrative that blends fiction with pressing environmental themes, this book is an essential addition to any reading list. Join the ranks of readers who have been captivated by Richard Powers’ eloquent prose, praised by authors like Ann Patchett, Margaret Atwood, and Barbara Kingsolver. This B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK, spans 640 pages of riveting storytelling that engages the mind and heart. Don’t miss out on exploring the depths of human connection and our responsibilities to the earth through this remarkable novel. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order and immerse yourself in this literary escape today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784708245
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 640


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**WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019**

A wondrous, exhilarating novel about nine strangers brought together by an unfolding natural catastrophe. The perfect literary escape.

'Really, just one of the best novels, period' Ann Patchett

An artist inherits a hundred years of photographic portraits, all of the same doomed American chestnut. A hard-partying undergraduate in the late 1980s electrocutes herself, dies, and is sent back into life by creatures of air and light. A hearing- and speech-impaired scientist discovers that trees are communicating with one another. An Air Force crewmember in the Vietnam War is shot out of the sky, then saved by falling into a banyan.

This is the story of these and five other strangers, each summoned in different ways by the natural world, who are brought together in a last stand to save it from catastrophe.

'It's not possible for Powers to write an uninteresting book' Margaret Atwood

'Radical and exciting' Jessie Burton

'Breathtaking' Barbara Kingsolver


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