A review by nathanielcrossinggum
Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation; Authority; Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the absolute best, most personally influential speculative science fictions of my life. A great compilation of the three Southern Reach books. The appreciation of nature, humanity, our existential place on this beautiful, terrifying universe - Jeff Vandermeer manages to do it all.