American War by Omar El Akkad
Set in the late 21st century during the second American Civil War, this novel follows the life of Sarat Chestnut, a young girl from Louisiana. As the South refuses to give up fossil fuels, the country plunges into a violent and chaotic war, leading Sarat and her family to live in a refugee camp. Sarat's experiences of loss and hardship fuel her transformation into a hardened instrument of war. The novel explores themes of revenge, the impact of war on individuals, and the cyclical nature of violence.
The 7867th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 333
- Words
- 138,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)