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Literary Fiction· United States

The Overstory

by Richard Powers
Aggregate Editorial Score78/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 2019531 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2019, The Overstory established Richard Powers as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Nine interconnected stories about people drawn into the struggle to preserve the world's forests converge in Powers's Pulitzer-winning environmental epic. The real protagonists are the trees themselves—their communication, their ancient time—as the novel argues for a radical expansion of what we value and how we see. Themes of trees, environmentalism, activism run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 2019.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
201974
✍️
About the Author
Richard Powers
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Overstory about?

Nine interconnected stories about people drawn into the struggle to preserve the world's forests converge in Powers's Pulitzer-winning environmental epic. The real protagonists are the trees themselves—their communication, their ancient time—as the novel argues for a radical expansion of what we value and how we see.

Who wrote The Overstory?

The Overstory was written by Richard Powers, from United States. First published in 2019.

What awards has The Overstory won?

The Overstory has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 2019.

Is The Overstory worth reading?

The Overstory is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 74/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in trees, environmentalism, activism.