Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
In the novel, a team of four women—an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist, and a biologist—embark on an expedition into Area X, a mysterious and remote region cut off from civilization. The area is known for its strange occurrences and the disappearance of previous expedition members. As the team delves deeper into the wild and enigmatic landscape, they encounter bizarre creatures, cryptic signs, and the remnants of a lost civilization. The biologist, serving as the narrator, documents their discoveries and her own personal transformations, driven by the unseen forces of Area X. The novel explores themes of nature, mutation, and the unknown, as the expedition's members confront the limits of knowledge and the consequences of seeking to uncover the inexplicable.
The 6244th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 195-208
- Words
- 59,000
- Original Language
- English
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (Powells' City of Books)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)