World Made by Hand
World Made by Hand
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
317
Novel • Fiction
Union Grove, New York • Future
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler envisions a post-apocalyptic future where a person navigates a society transformed by economic collapse, environmental crises, and resource scarcity. Set in a small town, individuals adapt to a simpler, agrarian lifestyle, highlighting themes of community resilience and human ingenuity in the absence of modern technology.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
8,856 ratings
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Review Roundup
World Made by Hand by James Howard Kunstler is lauded for its vivid depiction of a post-apocalyptic society, capturing pastoral beauty alongside societal collapse. Critics praise its thought-provoking narrative and character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot overly bleak. Overall, it provokes reflection on modern dependence on technology.
Who Should Read World Made by Hand?
Readers who relish post-apocalyptic narratives with a focus on community resilience and social critique, akin to Cormac McCarthy's The Road or Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, will appreciate James Howard Kunstler's World Made by Hand. Ideal for those exploring themes of sustainability and human ingenuity.
8,856 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
317
Novel • Fiction
Union Grove, New York • Future
2007
Adult
18+ years
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