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Creation Lake review: Rachel Kushner’s Booker-shortlisted climate fiction is top-notch

Last updated: September 30, 2024 12:25 am
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Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake has been shortlisted for the Booker prize

Creation Lake
Rachel Kushner (Jonathan Cape (UK, 5 September); Scribner (US, 3 September))

Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner is a thrilling novel that combines elements of espionage, comedy, and poetic reflections on human history. The story follows Sadie Smith, an undercover operative tasked with infiltrating and dismantling an eco-activist group in France known as Le Moulin. As Sadie navigates her dangerous mission, the narrative delves into her past operations and personal struggles, blurring the lines between her professional facade and inner vulnerabilities.

One of the novel’s intriguing aspects is the inclusion of emails from Bruno Lacombe, a figure who espouses controversial views on Neanderthals, human evolution, and the history of the Guyenne region. Sadie’s fascination with Bruno’s musings adds a layer of complexity to her character and the overall plot, leading to unexpected emotional connections and moral dilemmas.

With its gripping storytelling and thematic depth, Creation Lake keeps readers on the edge of their seats while prompting reflection on the nature of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of deceit. Rachel Kushner’s masterful narrative structure intertwines past and present timelines, culminating in a climactic conclusion that leaves lingering questions about the true nature of heroism and redemption.

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Kim Stanley Robinson (Orbit)

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson offers a thought-provoking exploration of climate change through a speculative lens. The novel’s innovative format, featuring fictional eyewitness accounts, provides a compelling narrative that challenges readers to confront the urgent realities of a warming planet.

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