Our Life in the Forest

Immerse yourself in the haunting narrative of 'Our Life in the Forest', a gripping dystopian novel by the acclaimed author Marie Darrieusecq. Set in a bleak future where survival means confronting both physical decay and the disintegration of society, this trade paperback (UK edition) explores profound themes of identity, organ trafficking, and the essence of humanity amidst chaos. Follow the journey of a psychotherapist whose life spirals into despair after escaping the oppressive city, encountering unsettling truths in a forest that holds both refuge and terror. The vivid prose invites readers to reflect on the implications of cloning, the surveillance state, and our interconnected fates. With 192 pages of thought-provoking suspense, this novel is reminiscent of classics like 'Never Let Me Go' and will captivate anyone interested in dystopian literature or psychological thrillers. Perfect for book clubs and avid readers, 'Our Life in the Forest' is not just a story—it's a chilling exploration of what it means to be human. Sold exclusively at Smartfox NZ, this brand new title includes free shipping for the ultimate reading experience. Don't miss out on adding this compelling novel to your collection!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925603781
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 192


Description:
In the near future, a woman is writing in the depths of a forest. She's cold. Her body is falling apart, as is the world around her. She's lost the use of one eye; she's down to one kidney, one lung. Before, in the city, she was a psychotherapist, treating patients who had suffered trauma, in particular a man, 'the clicker'. Every two weeks, she travelled out to the Rest Centre, to visit her 'half', Marie, her spitting image, who lay in an induced coma, her body parts available whenever the woman needed them.

As a form of resistance against the terror in the city, the woman flees, along with other fugitives and their halves. But life in the forest is disturbing too-the reanimated halves are behaving like uninhibited adolescents. And when she sees a shocking image of herself on video, are her worst fears confirmed?

Our Life in the Forest, written in her inimitable concise, vivid prose recalls Darrieusecq's brilliant debut, Pig Tales. A dystopian tale in the vein of Never Let Me Go, this is a clever novel of chilling suspense that challenges our ideas about the future, about organ-trafficking, about identity, clones, and the place of the individual in a surveillance state.

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