Whether Violent Or Natural
Whether Violent Or Natural by Natasha Calder, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in May 2023, is a literary work that explores a dystopian world ravaged by antimicrobial resistance. Set on a remote island, the narrative follows two survivors, Kit and Crevan, who have adapted to a life of isolation after most of humanity has perished. Their precarious existence is disrupted when a woman washes ashore, prompting a crisis that challenges their safety and unearths buried secrets.
In this unsettling tale, readers will find a gripping exploration of survival and the complexities of human relationships under extreme circumstances. The arrival of the woman forces Kit and Crevan to confront their pasts and the lengths they will go to protect their fragile haven. The book delves into themes of control and the moral dilemmas faced in a world where trust is scarce. With 224 pages, this edition presents a strikingly original narrative that invites reflection on the human condition in the face of dire challenges.
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‘Darkly unsettling’ Guardian
‘Intoxicating – dark, heady, lyrical’ Daily Telegraph
‘Terrifying and inventive’ Observer
In a world devastated by antimicrobial resistance, two survivors are thrown into crisis when a woman washes ashore on the remote island where they live
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Years after complete antibiotic resistance has resulted in the loss of most human life on earth, Kit and Crevan eke out an existence on a remote island. Under a collapsing castle, they spend their days in an underground bunker packed with emergency stores, venturing out only at night. They are safe.
One evening a woman washes ashore, nearly drowned. Crevan wants to keep her alive, but Kit isn’t so sure.
The new arrival will implode Kit and Crevan’s world with dire and fatal consequences, churning up the waters of the past and unearthing secrets they have kept from each other and from themselves. Who is really in control – and what are they both capable of doing to protect their haven?
Gripping, treacherous and visceral, Whether Violent or Natural is an unforgettably dark and strikingly original work by a major new talent.
‘Sly, sharp, and utterly captivating’ Rory Power, New York Times-bestselling author of Wilder Girls
‘Hits you like a shot of the very good stuff … Dark-hearted, complex, and accomplished’ C. A. Fletcher, author of A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World
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