Description
When a catastrophic tidal wave devastates a remote island in the South Pacific, two young survivors from vastly different worlds—a British naval officer and a local island boy—must navigate the aftermath of destruction and rebuild their shattered community. As they work together to restore order and meaning in the wake of tragedy, they challenge the prevailing beliefs of their era, including the scientific certainties of the age and the rigid social hierarchies that divide them. Pratchett weaves an allegorical tale that explores themes of survival, cultural collision, and the resilience of the human spirit, while questioning what it truly means to build a nation from the ruins of catastrophe. With his characteristic wit and philosophical depth, Pratchett crafts a coming-of-age adventure that transcends the young adult genre, offering profound insights into faith, progress, and the power of unity across seemingly unbridgeable divides.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2008
393 pages
ISBN: 9780061433016
paperback
Clarion Books
Published Sep 30, 2008
392 pages
ISBN: 9780061433020
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Nation by Terry Pratchett.