Lark Ascending
Lark Ascending by Silas House, published by Algonquin Books on September 27, 2022, is a work of fiction that explores themes of survival and hope in a dystopian future. The narrative follows a young man named Lark, who is forced to flee the United States as fires ravage the landscape. After securing a place on a refugee boat to Ireland, he becomes the sole survivor of the journey and discovers that the promised refuge is fraught with danger.
As Lark navigates this new reality, he encounters an abandoned dog that becomes his loyal companion and a woman searching for her lost son. Together, they form a makeshift family and embark on a quest to reach Glendalough, a place they believe may offer them safety. This edition, comprising 288 pages, delves into the complexities of community, friendship, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity, while also touching on LGBTQ+ themes and the environment.
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A riveting story of survival and hope, set in the not-too-distant future, about a young man forced to flee the United States and seek refuge across the Atlantic.
As fires devastate most of the United States, Lark and his family secure a place on a refugee boat headed to Ireland, the last country not yet overrun by extremists and rumored to be accepting American refugees. But Lark is the only one to survive the trip, and once ashore, he doesn’t find the safe haven he’d hoped for. As he runs for his life, Lark finds an abandoned dog who becomes his closest companion, and then a woman in search of her lost son. Together they form a makeshift family and attempt to reach Glendalough, a place they believe will offer protection. But can any community provide the safety that they seek?
For readers of novels such as Station Eleven, The Dog Stars, and Migrations, Lark Ascending is a moving and unforgettable story of friendship, family, and healing.
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