Author: johnlanchester

In this taut, dystopian tale, an island nation ravaged by the Change has built an enormous concrete barrier around its coastline–the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh, a new Defender, has one task: to protect his section of the Wall from the Others, the desperate souls trapped amid the rising seas outside. A blend of the most compelling issues of our time–climate change, increasing fear, widening … divisions–The Wall is a suspenseful story of love, trust, and survival.more

“Big, funny… and warm in spirit” (Slate). From a New York Times bestselling author comes this witty, vibrant novel, following a broad swath of Londoners on a single street as they grapple with cultural and economic upheaval. “Full of spectacular comedy ― and menace” (The Washington Post).