A review by jcpdiesel21
Far North by Marcel Theroux

4.0

This quiet, stark novel drew me in with its intriguing premise and completely enveloping atmosphere. I admired the strength of main character Makepeace and her witty, philosophical and insightful nature. The overall plot is slight, but the book gives some fascinating social commentary regarding how our relationship with the environment directly affects our actions. I liked that even though it was explained that global warming was the cause of the apocalypse, there are a few mysteries left unanswered for readers to decipher for themselves. The setting and world presented is seemingly barren and bleak at first glance, but there exists a glimmer of hope in the end.