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The Year of the Flood

431 pages 2009 Science Fiction, Dystopian, Literary Fiction 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone
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The Vibe

The same apocalypse from Oryx and Crake, told through two women who were members of the Gardeners — an eco-religious commune that predicted the end. While Snowman was alone, Ren and Toby were surviving together. Atwood's warmest dystopian novel, about the communities we build against catastrophe.

Spice Check

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Some sexual content.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Convergence with book 1
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Prophetic Dark Community Satirical

Tropes: Eco-Religion Post-Apocalypse Parallel Timeline Gardeners

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read Oryx and Crake?

Highly recommended — same apocalypse, different perspectives.

Is it as dark?

Warmer — the Gardeners provide community and hope that Snowman lacked.

Is it the final book?

Book 2 of 3 — MaddAddam concludes the trilogy.

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