Annihilation

This book might be part of the Southern Reach series.

In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer’s now-classic Southern Reach series, Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades and nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilisation. Expedition after expedition into Area X has failed to uncover its mysteries and the true nature of its danger to the world.

Now a twelfth expedition makes the attempt, a group of four women: an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and the narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record …

Now a twelfth expedition makes the attempt, a group of four women: an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and the narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X.

A harrowing cosmic mystery at the vanguard of eco-fiction, Annihilation has only become more pertinent to our reality ten years after its first publication.

4 editions

Paperback, 224 pages

English language

Published July 30, 2024 by Picador.

ISBN:: 978-0-00-813910-0
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Reviews

Jakers reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

One of the coolest takes on the "Forbidden Zone"

5.0 stars

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I am definitely going to come back and reread this one, because I feel there's still some tasty snacks hidden amongst the pages.

Honestly, this book was so good I'm having trouble what to talk about, so I'll just kinda free associate. The writing is amazing. The unreliable narrator is pulled off masterfully. There are scenes in the book that made me physically tense. The end was somehow both a happy ending and a sad ending, which are my favorite kind.

I could say more but honestly, you should just read the book.

Jakers reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

One of the coolest takes on the "Forbidden Zone"

5.0 stars

Content warning General statements about themes and plot events

I am definitely going to come back and reread this one, because I feel there's still some tasty snacks hidden amongst the pages.

I could say more but honestly, you should just read the book.

Erin Nova reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

Beautiful Horror

5.0 stars

I greatly enjoyed the movie, but loved the book even more. While the movie does a great job of visually portraying everything, it just can't compare to the books and your imagination. The book also seems to put a bit more focus on the characters conflicts with each other, and what happens between them.

It goes into such detail of the weird things happening in Area X, and all the strange happenings. I found it less scary, and more beautiful.

Not only is everything amazingly and skillfully written, but just the goings on are beautiful as well, in my opinion.

Ed@bookwyrm.social reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

A different take

3.0 stars

I enjoyed the oppressive tone and writing style. Not a book for those who want sharp focussed action. Would have rated it higher my was put off by commenters elsewhere who thought the Novel was the second coming and couldn’t exist alongside the movie.

bookafnd reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

creeping horror

4.5 stars

it's the journal of a biologist exploring an area where things are Wrong and Strange. if that sounds like an enjoyable read to you it probably will be

Rethis reviewed Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #1)

Review of 'Annihilation' on 'Goodreads'

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Aunque el libro me ha gustado bastante, no sé si seguir o no con la trilogía.