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The Animals In That Country: Winner Of The Arthur C. Clarke Award
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Out On The Road, No One Speaks, Everything Talks.Harddrinking, Foulmouthed, And Allergic To Bullshit, Jean Is Not Your Usual Grandma. Shes Never Been Good At Getting On With Other Humans, Apart From Her Beloved Granddaughter, Kimberly. Instead, She Surrounds Herself With Animals, Working As A Guide In An Outback Wildlife Park. And Although Jean Talks To All Her Charges, She Has A Particular Soft Spot For A Young Dingo Called Sue.As Disturbing News Arrives Of A Pandemic Sweeping The Country, Jean Realises This Is No Ordinary Flu: Its Chief Symptom Is That Its Victims Begin To Understand The Language Of Animalsfirst Mammals, Then Birds And Insects, Too. As The Flu Progresses, The Unstoppable Voices Become Overwhelming, And Many People Begin To Lose Their Minds, Including Jeans Infected Son, Lee. When He Takes Off With Kimberly, Heading South, Jean Feels The Pull To Follow Her Kin.Setting Off On Their Trail, With Sue The Dingo Riding Shotgun, They Find Themselves In A Stark, Strange World In Which The Animal Apocalypse Has Only Further Isolated People From Other Species. Bold, Exhilarating, And Wholly Original, The Animals In That Country Asks What Would Happen, For Better Or Worse, If We Finally Understood What Animals Were Saying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Animals in That Country'? A: The main theme of 'The Animals in That Country' revolves around the concept of understanding animal communication in the context of a pandemic. The story explores how people react when they start to comprehend what animals are saying, leading to both profound insights and chaotic consequences.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Laura Jean McKay.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of fiction with elements of speculative fiction, particularly focusing on animals and their interaction with humans.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Animals in That Country' available in formats other than paperback? A: Currently, the book is listed as a paperback edition; other formats may not be available at this time.
- Q: When was 'The Animals in That Country' published? A: The book was published on November 10, 2020.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives involving animals, unique storytelling, and speculative elements would likely enjoy this book.
- Q: Are there any notable awards associated with this book? A: 'The Animals in That Country' is the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other animal-themed stories? A: This book is unique as it combines a pandemic narrative with the ability to understand animal language, exploring the emotional and psychological impact on humans in a world where animal communication becomes possible.