Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

The novel is a gripping eco-thriller that explores the clash between environmental activism and corporate greed. It follows a guerrilla gardening group that stumbles upon an opportunity to cultivate land in a remote area, only to discover that a billionaire with dubious intentions has his eyes on the same land for a secretive project. As tensions rise, the characters are forced to navigate moral dilemmas and personal conflicts, leading to a suspenseful and thought-provoking narrative about the complexities of idealism, power, and survival.

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Total Points: 109

This book was first published in 2023

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