The End of the Ocean
The End of the Ocean
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionNorway • 2010s
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Science & Nature2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde intertwines two narratives: a woman in 2017 battling climate change's effects on water scarcity, and a man and his daughter in 2041 facing a world where water is a dwindling resource. Their stories explore human persistence, environmental challenges, and the profound impact of dwindling natural resources.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde is praised for its lyrical prose and timely environmental themes, weaving past and future narratives seamlessly. The novel effectively raises awareness about water scarcity and climate change. However, some readers find its pacing slow and character development lacking depth. Overall, it offers a compelling and urgent message on ecological issues.
Who Should Read The End of the Ocean?
A reader who enjoys The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde is likely drawn to eco-fiction and thought-provoking narratives examining climate change's human impact. Fans of Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior or Margaret Atwood's The Year of the Flood will appreciate its blend of personal stories with pressing environmental themes.
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The End of the Ocean is part of Maja Lunde's Climate Quartet series, which focuses on the impact of climate change and its industrial roots across different time periods.
Maja Lunde, a Norwegian author, is well-known for blending elements of narrative fiction with critical environmental issues in her works.
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The novel features two parallel stories set in different time periods, showcasing Lunde's signature writing style of intertwining narratives to explore complex themes.
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296
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionNorway • 2010s
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Science & Nature2020
Adult
18+ years
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