Alma katsu the hunger5/8/2023 Uneasy, nauseous, slow-burning tale that marries historical fiction with a hint of the supernatural. this is an enthralling and chilling read. astonishingly atmospheric, with a strong sense of claustrophobia, despite the vast prairies and mountains. Katsu adds a rich vein of horror to her imaginative retelling. Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd ISBN: 9780857503640 Number of pages: 496 Weight: 335 g Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 29 mm MEDIA REVIEWSĭeeply, deeply disturbing. As the survivors turn against each other, a few begin to realise that the threat they face reaches beyond the fury of the natural elements, to something more primal and far more deadly.īased on the true story of The Donner Party, The Hunger is an eerie, shiver-inducing exploration of human nature, pushed to its breaking point. Driven to the brink of madness, the ill-fated group struggles to survive and minor disagreements turn into violent confrontations. The searing heat of the desert gives way to biting winds and a bitter cold that freezes the cattle where they stand. One is well-documented - the other untested, but rumoured to be shorter.ĭonner's decision will shape the lives of everyone travelling with him. They face two diverging paths which lead to the same destination. It is time for their leader, George Donner, to make a choice. "Deeply, deeply disturbing, hard to put down, not recommended reading after dark." - Stephen KingĪfter having travelled west for weeks, the party of pioneers comes to a crossroads.
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