Richard Powers
What’s inside
The Overstory is a sweeping, impassioned work of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of the natural world.
You’ll Learn
- Greater appreciation for the natural environment
- Understanding of environmental activism and its challenges
- Insight into human-nature relationships
- Exploration of complex characters and intertwining narratives
Key Points
- Roots: Introducing the characters and their connections to trees
- Trunk: Exploring the central narrative of environmental activism
- Crown: The convergence of characters’ stories and their fight for forests
- Seeds: The legacy of activism and the enduring impact of nature
- Interconnection: The entwined lives of humans and trees
- Resistance: Characters’ efforts against deforestation and environmental destruction
- Regeneration: Themes of renewal and hope amidst ecological crisis
Who’s it For
- Environmentalists
- Nature Enthusiasts
- Fiction Readers
- Climate Change Activists
About the author
Richard Powers is an award-winning American novelist known for his deep explorations of science and technology.