Far North | Marcel Theroux

 

Marcel Theroux’s prophetic 2010 novel offers a chilling vision of a world ravaged by environmental collapse brought on by human greed and folly. Theroux presents climate chaos as an immediate, visceral reality, but what sets the story apart from many other post-apocalyptic narratives is its emphasis on resilience and the moral choices that arise in a dying world. Its central character, Makepeace, is not just a survivor but a witness to the failures of human ambition, from failed utopian colonies to the violence of those who exploit the chaos. An essential read for anyone concerned with the future of our planet.