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Science Fiction · DarkAn expedition enters a zone where nature has taken over
Annihilation
See it on Amazon2014Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
A biologist joins the twelfth expedition into Area X, a mysterious zone cut off from the world. VanderMeer’s 2014 novel is the first in the Southern Reach trilogy.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Wilderness · Mystery · Expedition
Screen adaptation
Annihilation (2018)
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About the author
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