25 Books Like In the Country of Last Things

In the Country of Last Things is a dystopian novel that follows Anna Blume as she searches for her missing brother in a city where civilization has collapsed.

The novel is a bleak yet poetic meditation on loss, survival, and the human condition in a world where hope is a scarce commodity. Auster’s narrative is both haunting and lyrical, capturing the despair and resilience of individuals living on the edge of existence.

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Languages: English
Rating: 4.0
Author: Paul Auster
Reading Age: 15 years
Pages: 188
Grade Level: 10-12
Series: N/A
Characters: Anna Blume, Isabel, Samuel Farr

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