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Tim Winton’s new novel Juice is being compared to the post-apocalyptic Station Eleven and The Road
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For science fiction enthusiasts, this month offers a plethora of enticing reads. Notable mentions include a climate change dystopian epic from Tim Winton, time travel adventures from Alan Moore, and a chilling narrative of a mysterious plant on a remote island by J. Lincoln Fenn. With spooky sci-fi options and the annual revisiting of Shirley Jackson’s works in October, the literary landscape is vibrant.
Emily Wilson, our esteemed sci-fi columnist, describes Winton’s latest offering as “stunning”, drawing parallels to acclaimed works like Station Eleven and The Road, making it a compelling choice for readers.
Are you ready to embark on a journey to Mercury, hidden sanctuaries, or even space with unconventional reimaginings of classic tales? The literary realm promises an array of adventures waiting to captivate your imagination.
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Dystopian/dɪˈstoʊpiən/adjective
Relating to an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
Chilling/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/adjective
Causing great fright or unease; frightening or disturbing.
Enticing/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/adjective
Attractive or tempting; alluring.
Compelling/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/adjective
Evoking interest attention or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
Reimagining/ˌriː.ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn.ɪŋ/verb
To reinterpret or rethink something in a new or creative way.
Vibrant/ˈvaɪbrənt/adjective
Full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and striking.
