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A review by kris_mccracken
Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar
4.0
Lucy Treloar's "Wolfe Island" is a richly imagined, transformative parable of home and kin, a tapestry of life, cut and exposed in different ways, inviting readers to delve into the mess of self-discovery. Treloar weaves an immersive, politically charged narrative spanning generations. The story revolves around Kitty Hawke, the last resident of a sinking island turned marshland, navigating themes of family, politics and the looming climate crisis.
Treloar's writing encourages readers to savour and reflect. The novel's political undertones and commentary on climate change resonate with the current world. The island becomes a central character, reflecting isolation and societal breakdown, while Kitty, an artist amidst decay, stands alone amidst rust and ruins. The narrative unfolds as her granddaughter, Cat, and companions arrive, exposing a collapsed world of order due to migrant and climate crises.
The novel explores the delicate balance between wildness and domestication. The book resonates with the contemporary world, offering a believable glimpse into the near future. Treloar's meticulous attention to detail captures the beauty of the marshes and the eerie setting of a dying island. The narrative unfolds as a tide of truth-telling and accountability, challenging characters to confront uncomfortable realities.
"Wolfe Island" serves as a warning for the future, urging readers to confront inconvenient truths while holding the possibility of hope in the face of darkness. This compelling read captures the essence of a dystopian world where climate change and societal collapse loom, and concepts like civility, justice and fairness take a backseat to self-interest.
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Treloar's writing encourages readers to savour and reflect. The novel's political undertones and commentary on climate change resonate with the current world. The island becomes a central character, reflecting isolation and societal breakdown, while Kitty, an artist amidst decay, stands alone amidst rust and ruins. The narrative unfolds as her granddaughter, Cat, and companions arrive, exposing a collapsed world of order due to migrant and climate crises.
The novel explores the delicate balance between wildness and domestication. The book resonates with the contemporary world, offering a believable glimpse into the near future. Treloar's meticulous attention to detail captures the beauty of the marshes and the eerie setting of a dying island. The narrative unfolds as a tide of truth-telling and accountability, challenging characters to confront uncomfortable realities.
"Wolfe Island" serves as a warning for the future, urging readers to confront inconvenient truths while holding the possibility of hope in the face of darkness. This compelling read captures the essence of a dystopian world where climate change and societal collapse loom, and concepts like civility, justice and fairness take a backseat to self-interest.
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