The Wall: Discover this addictive dystopia from the Vintage Earth series

A stunning book which left me thinking long after I was done. Easily my favorite book i have read. Is a bit tedious tk get into but once you do it is a marvel. A contemporary classic it should be proclaimed, it was comforting yet terrifying. I loved it, a book to not miss.

THE WALL by Marlene Haushofer ⭐⭐⭐⭐A middle-aged woman visits her cousin and her husband in the Austrian mountains for an adventure getaway in their hunting lodge. She confronts the nightmare after awakening one morning. When the couple doesn't return from the walk, she goes looking for them with their dog, Lynx, where she ends up at a transparent and impenetrable wall that appeared overnight. The other side of the wall seems like there is no life, and now she is trapped with fear in the woods. All she is left with is the dog and a fair supply of food, which will only last for a few weeks.This book is a German classic dystopian fiction translated into English. This novel also holds survival, isolation, resilience, grief, and loss. The author's profound love for nature and animals was evident. Initially, the book captivated me with its character-driven plot; however, it eventually became slow and repetitive. The world build-up was realistic and intense with a frightening atmosphere. The author sheds light on how we might not always realise how much we have learnt to survive until we face it head-on. One thing I must admit: throughout I was travelling with the main character in the woods. Every step I was rooting for her, empathising with her suffering, learning harvesting, milking the cow and much more. At some point, I took a break from reading this book, as it began to loom over me. However, I finished reading this novel, and I would recommend this if you like sci-fi dystopian reads.Overall, it's a simple, poignant story and a challenging reflection on humanity.

The Wall by Marlen Haushofer is a masterpiece. Lyrical, meditative, poignant, it is about a woman who may be the last person living on Earth. Reflections on oneness with nature, survival and what truly matters abound. It is beautifully written.This book made me introspect and brought me peace.Unhesitatingly recommend to all.