American War A Novel
American War: A Novel by Omar El Akkad, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on January 30, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages. This novel presents a narrative set against the backdrop of a second American Civil War, exploring the impact of a devastating plague and the experiences of a family caught in turmoil. The story follows Sarat Chestnut, who grows up in a transformed America where oil is outlawed and Louisiana is partially submerged, as she navigates the complexities of her environment and the consequences of war.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Sarat’s journey from childhood to adulthood, shaped by her experiences in a displaced persons camp. The narrative delves into themes of survival, identity, and the moral dilemmas faced in a dystopian setting. As Sarat encounters various characters, including a mysterious functionary who influences her path, the story examines the far-reaching effects of her choices on her family and society. This edition is presented in English and offers a thought-provoking look at the implications of conflict and resilience in a fractured world.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle—this gripping debut novel asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. From the author of What Strange Paradise
“Powerful … as haunting a postapocalyptic universe as Cormac McCarthy [created] in The Road.” —The New York Times
Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisiana, is only six when the Second American Civil War breaks out in 2074. But even she knows that oil is outlawed, that Louisiana is half underwater, and that unmanned drones fill the sky. When her father is killed and her family is forced into Camp Patience for displaced persons, she begins to grow up shaped by her particular time and place. But not everyone at Camp Patience is who they claim to be. Eventually Sarat is befriended by a mysterious functionary, under whose influence she is turned into a deadly instrument of war. The decisions that she makes will have tremendous consequences not just for Sarat but for her family and her country, rippling through generations of strangers and kin alike.
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