When the Killing’s Done A Novel
When the Killing’s Done A Novel by T.C. Boyle is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on February 28, 2012. This 384-page novel is presented in English and explores the complex interactions between humans and nature, primarily set against the backdrop of the Channel Islands off the California coast. The narrative follows Alma Boyd Takesue, a National Park Service biologist dedicated to protecting the islands’ native species from invasive threats, as she faces opposition from local businessman Dave LaJoy, who is vehemently against any form of animal culling.
Readers will find a gripping adventure that delves into themes of environmental conservation and the ethical dilemmas surrounding wildlife management. The escalating conflict between Alma and Dave unfolds through dramatic scenes filled with tension and moral complexity, reflecting on humanity’s impact on the natural world. This novel combines elements of fiction and literary exploration, making it a relevant addition to discussions about family life and historical context within environmental narratives.
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T.C. Boyle’s most powerful and fully realized work yet-“terrifically exciting and unapologetically relevant” (The Washington Post).
Principally set on the wild Channel Islands off the coast of California, T.C. Boyle’s new novel is a gripping adventure with a timely theme. Alma Boyd Takesue is a National Park Service biologist spearheading the efforts to save the islands’ native creatures from invasive species. Her antagonist, Dave LaJoy, is a local businessman who is fiercely opposed to the killing of any animals whatsoever and will go to any lengths to subvert her plans. As their confrontation plays out in a series of scenes escalating in violence, drama, and danger, When the Killing’s Done relates a richly humane tale about the dominion we attempt to exert, for better or worse, over the natural world.
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