Description
Set three millennia after a nuclear cataclysm has reshaped the world, this novel plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic landscape where language itself has evolved and fractured. The story follows young Riddley Walker as he inherits a spiritual role within his community, embarking on a journey of discovery that unearths dangerous secrets about his people's past and future. Through Riddley's eyes, the narrative explores themes of myth, memory, and the cyclical nature of history, all rendered in a unique and experimental linguistic style that challenges the very fabric of communication. It is a profound coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of a world struggling to rebuild and redefine itself.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
256 pages
ISBN: 9780241485750
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Details
First Published
1980
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban.