Details for 'Wivenhoe' by Samuel Fisher
Wivenhoe
An eery, atmospheric story of tragic events over 24 hours in an alternative future. Unsettling and haunting. What will we think of it?
Recommended in February 2022
My review:
In the midst of an environmental disaster, the villagers of Wivenhoe, snowed in and isolated, are faced with a murder they did nothing to prevent.
A mother and son give us their perspectives on life and events in alternating narratives over a period of 24 hours.
Sparse and chilling, this is a troubling but compelling read. I wanted to pick it up and begin all over again when I reached the final page, but needed time to come back to reality. Tense and powerful.
Date of my review October 2021
Book publication date: 3rd February 2022
Read by Woodbridge Book Group on 24th April 2023
A snapshot of a climate catastrophe in a small community, many related this to our pandemic experience, finding it a challenging and claustrophobic read with many themes to explore regarding violence, control, family and relationships. Some liked the sparsity of this short novel, others wanted more detail about the characters and the town. A lively, wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion.