Into The Forest
Into The Forest by Jean Hegland, published by CALYX Books in July 1996, is a novel that explores the intricate relationship between two teenage sisters, Nell and Eva, as they navigate life in their isolated Northern California forest home. Set against the backdrop of a society in decline, the story unfolds as the sisters face the challenges of survival when the electricity fails and resources dwindle, forcing them to confront their evolving identities and the changing world around them.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of resilience and familial bonds as the sisters grapple with their circumstances. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of their struggle for survival while reflecting on their connection to the land and each other. With a page count of 275, this first edition invites readers to engage with a thought-provoking exploration of hope and despair in a near-future America, making it a significant addition to the genres of California fiction and general science fiction.
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Set in the near-future, Into the Forest is a powerfully imagined novel that focuses on the relationship between two teenage sisters living alone in their Northern California forest home.
Over 30 miles from the nearest town, and several miles away from their nearest neighbor, Nell and Eva struggle to survive as society begins to decay and collapse around them. No single event precedes society’s fall. There is talk of a war overseas and upheaval in Congress, but it still comes as a shock when the electricity runs out and gas is nowhere to be found. The sisters consume the resources left in the house, waiting for the power to return. Their arrival into adulthood, however, forces them to reexamine their place in the world and their relationship to the land and each other.
Reminiscent of Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale, Into the Forest is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking novel of hope and despair set in a frighteningly plausible near-future America.
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