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Book Review of Into the Forest

Into the Forest
Into the Forest
Author: Jean Hegland
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
reviewed on
Helpful Score: 2


"Over 30 miles from the nearest town, and several miles away from their nearest neighbor, Nell and Eva struggle to survive as society begins to decay and collapse around them. No single event precedes society's fall. There is talk of a war overseas and upheaval in Congress, but it still comes as a shock when the electricity runs out and gas is nowhere to be found. The sisters consume the resources left in the house, waiting for the power to return. Their arrival into adulthood, however, forces them to reexamine their place in the world and their relationship to the land and each other."

This book was recommended to me and I often recommend it to others. A very engaging read.