Everland
Everland by Rebecca Hunt, published by Penguin Books in 2015, is a literary work that intertwines historical and contemporary narratives. Spanning 294 pages, this novel explores the journeys of two sets of characters: in 1913, three men embark on a perilous expedition to uncharted Antarctic islands, while in 2013, three researchers venture to the same remote locations, each driven by personal motivations. The stark environment serves as a backdrop for their experiences, highlighting themes of survival and the passage of time.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and psychological depth as the two groups navigate their respective challenges. The narrative reflects on the impact of isolation and the human condition, drawing parallels between the past and present. With elements of thrill and social drama, Everland presents a thought-provoking exploration of human resilience against the indifferent forces of nature. This edition, written in English, invites readers to delve into a story that is both absurd and captivating, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between history and modernity.
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‘Nothing short of stunning . . . something very powerful and unusual indeed’ Guardian
‘Part-thriller, part adventure story, part social drama and utterly absorbing’ Daily Mail
‘Hunt is a talented writer. On my watch this novel would win the Booker’ The Times
1913: Dinners, Millet-Bass, and Napps – three men bound not by friendship, but by an intense dependence founded on survival – will be immortalised by their decision to volunteer to scout out a series of uncharted and unknown islands in the Antarctic, a big, indifferent kingdom.
2013: Brix, Jess, and Decker – three researchers with their own reasons for being far from home – set out on a field trip to the same ancient lumps of rock and snow, home to nothing but colonies of penguins and seals.
Under the harsh ultraviolet light, as all colours bleach out, and the world of simple everyday pleasures recedes, they unknowingly begin to mirror the expedition of 100 years ago.
‘Hunt delivers a story that manages to be both surreally absurd and grimly captivating’ Independent on Sunday
‘Thought-provoking and affecting . . . a gripping story’ Sunday Telegraph
Rebecca Hunt graduated from Central Saint Martins College with a first class honours degree in fine art. She lives and works in London. Her first novel, Mr Chartwell, was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards New Writer of the Year.
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