The Future
The Future by Naomi Alderman, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on August 29, 2024, is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary society and its trajectory. This 416-page novel delves into the lives of two women, Lai Zhen and Martha Einkorn, as they navigate a world on the brink of collapse. Zhen, an Internet-famous survivalist, finds herself trapped in a mall in Singapore, grappling with the reality of her impending demise. Meanwhile, Martha attends a gathering of wealthy elites, where the focus is on securing a future for themselves amidst growing apocalyptic threats.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines elements of horror, science fiction, and crime, reflecting on the consequences of technological advancements and societal choices. As Zhen’s and Martha’s paths converge, the story raises questions about survival, morality, and the potential for hope in a seemingly doomed world. Alderman’s writing invites readers to reflect on the implications of their actions in shaping the future, making this edition a significant addition to the genres of literature and fiction.
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‘Gripping’ MARGARET ATWOOD
‘A fabulous, witty writer on the digital world’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it’s brilliant and I loved it’ LAUREN BEUKES
The latest novel from the Women’s Prize-winning author of The Power, The Future is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.
Lai Zhen is about to die. As an Internet-famous survivalist, she’s spent her life prepping for the end of the world. But now, desperate and cornered in a mall in Singapore, she’s mad she might go out not knowing what the hell is going on. If she makes it out alive, what kind of a future will be waiting for her?
Across the world, Martha Einkorn works the room at a gathering of mega-rich companies hell-bent securing a future just for them. Covert weapons, private weather, technological prophecy, when Martha fled her father’s compound she may have left the cult behind, but if the apocalyptic warnings of his fox and rabbit sermon are starting to come true, how much future is actually left?
Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful … or the cataclysmic end of civilization.
‘A rollicking, fun-packed thriller’ ALASTAIR REYNOLDS
Naomi Alderman’s novel The Power won the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2017.
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