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The Year of the Flood (MaddAddam, #2)

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by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)

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Does this lead on from the first book or is it a completely separate story?
Judy Lindow This story interweaves with the first story. Some of the characters are seen and talked about by different people. Jimmy's nervous mother is described…moreThis story interweaves with the first story. Some of the characters are seen and talked about by different people. Jimmy's nervous mother is described by Toby, for example. The main characters from the first novel are also referred to and in the story. It's striking how they come down a notch when not driving the narrative. It's like seeing that painting of Icarus where he's falling into the ocean and the village people are oblivious. This story seems to describe the social chaos that provided the context for the pandemic. (less)
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What is the first book?
Jean Cole The first book is Oryx and Crake. I enjoyed it, but for whatever reason was not able to get into the 2nd, Year of the Flood. I plan to go back to that…moreThe first book is Oryx and Crake. I enjoyed it, but for whatever reason was not able to get into the 2nd, Year of the Flood. I plan to go back to that one later.(less)
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Is it a continuous story from the first book?
Cathy Corms They jump around a bit, but I would read them in order.
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Is it possible to read this book without reading the first book? or is it too complicated ? because I bought this ne without realising it was a series.
Della Scott Yes, but if you like one, you will probably like the other. I had read Oryx and Crake, but probably about 15 years ago, so had forgotten a lot of it.
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Do you guys know other novels similar to this one, in which edible wild plants, gardening etc. is a topic? Please let me know!
Hana :) The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewel. It is about a family that turns culty, with a similar way of living, but much more sinister! There is a lot about p…moreThe Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewel. It is about a family that turns culty, with a similar way of living, but much more sinister! There is a lot about plants, herbs, gardening and wholistic stuff, etc. (If I remember correctly)The God's Gardener's were pretty harmless in my opinion. Hopefully I didn't spoil too much!(less)
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