Toby, a survivor of the man-made plague that has swept the earth, is telling stories. Stories left over from the old world, and stories that will determine a new one. Listening hard is young Blackbeard, one of the innocent Crakers, the species designed to replace humanity. Their reluctant prophet, Jimmy-the-Snowman, is in a coma, so they've chosen a new hero - Zeb, the street-smart man that Toby loves. As clever Pigoons attack their fragile garden and malevolent Painballers scheme, the small band of survivors will need more than stories. Welcome to the outrageous imagination of Margaret Atwood 'A haunting, restless triumph . . . A writer of virtuoso diversity' Sunday Times 'Wit and dark humour combine with a compassionate tenderness . . . whirling as brilliantly as the bits of glass in a kaleidoscope . . . Atwood the conjuror remains in firm control' Michèle Roberts, Independent 'There are few writers able to create a world so fiercely engaging, so funny, so teeming - ironically - with life. MaddAddam is ultimately a paean to the enduring powers of myth and story, and like the sharpest futuristic visions, it's really all about the here and now' Daily Mail
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author known for her insightful and thought-provoking works of fiction, poetry, and essays. Her most notable works include "The Handmaid's Tale," a dystopian novel that has been adapted into a popular TV series, and "The Blind Assassin," which won the prestigious Booker Prize. Atwood is celebrated for her feminist themes, sharp wit, and inventive storytelling techniques. She has made significant contributions to literature by exploring complex issues such as gender, power, and environmentalism in her work. Atwood's impact on the literary genre of speculative fiction has been profound, as she has helped to redefine and expand the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling.
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