Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban
Set in a post-apocalyptic England, the novel follows the journey of a young boy named Riddley Walker, who becomes the leader of his small community after his father's death. The world is a primitive, violent place where remnants of technology and culture are barely understood. Riddley's quest for knowledge and understanding leads him to discover the terrifying truth about humanity's downfall, involving nuclear warfare and the destructive power of knowledge. The story is told in a unique, fractured English, reflecting the decayed state of civilization.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
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- Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 (Anthony Burges (Book))
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- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))