After Me Comes the Flood
After Me Comes the Flood
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural England • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In After Me Comes the Flood, a man inadvertently arrives at a remote house during a drought. He finds residents who inexplicably expect him, becoming entangled in their peculiar lives. Set in rural England, the narrative explores themes of identity, mystery, and human connection, as each character grapples with personal secrets and desires.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sarah Perry's After Me Comes the Flood offers a compelling gothic narrative, praised for its atmospheric prose and tension-building. Many reviewers appreciate its exploration of isolation and identity. However, some find its plot meandering and character development lacking. The novel succeeds in mood-setting but may challenge those seeking a conventional story arc.
Who Should Read After Me Comes the Flood?
A reader who enjoys Gothic fiction with psychological depth, mysterious atmospheres, and character-driven narratives will appreciate After Me Comes the Flood. Fans of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House or Sarah Waters' The Little Stranger are likely to find this novel captivating.
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Novel • Fiction
Rural England • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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