Lighthouse Island A Novel
Lighthouse Island A Novel by Paulette Jiles, published by HarperCollins on July 29, 2014, is a reprint edition comprising 416 pages. This literary dystopian tale unfolds in a future where the world is overpopulated, cities are overcrowded, and natural resources are scarce. The story follows Nadia Stepan, an orphan who dreams of escaping to a mythical green haven known as Lighthouse Island, located in the Pacific Northwest.
Readers will find an atmospheric narrative that explores themes of survival and hope amidst a harsh reality. As Nadia embarks on a perilous journey toward her dream destination, she encounters James Orotov, a mapmaker and demolition expert, who significantly impacts her life. Their adventure is marked by both danger and humor as they navigate a world devoid of freedom, seeking refuge in the wild beauty that Lighthouse Island promises. This edition offers a deep dive into Jiles’ imaginative landscape, appealing to those interested in fiction that examines the complexities of a dystopian future.
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From the Author of the National Book Award Finalist News of the World
Paulette Jiles, the bestselling author of the highly praised novels The Color of Lightning, Stormy Weather, and Enemy Women, pushes into new territory with Lighthouse Island—a captivating and atmospheric story set in the far future—a literary dystopian tale resonant with love and hope.
In the coming centuries the world’s population has exploded. The earth is crowded with cities, animals are nearly all extinct, and drought is so widespread that water is rationed. There are no maps, no borders, no numbered years, and no freedom, except for an elite few.
It is a harsh world for an orphan like Nadia Stepan. Growing up, she dreams of a green vacation spot called Lighthouse Island, in a place called the Pacific Northwest.
When an opportunity for escape arises, Nadia embarks on a dangerous and sometimes comic adventure. Along the way she meets a man who changes the course of her life: James Orotov, a mapmaker and demolition expert. Together, they evade arrest and head north toward a place of wild beauty that lies beyond the megapolis—Lighthouse Island.
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