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Laura Jean McKay

    Laura Jean McKay taucht in die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Menschen und anderen Tieren ein und erforscht die Grenzen zwischen den Arten und die daraus resultierenden ethischen Zwickmühlen. Ihre Schriften untersuchen die komplizierten Schnittstellen zwischen menschlichem und nicht-menschlichem Leben und beleuchten oft die gesellschaftlichen und ökologischen Auswirkungen dieser Verbindungen. Durch ihre Prosa bietet sie eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Welt und hinterfragt unsere Rolle und Verantwortung gegenüber den anderen Lebewesen, mit denen wir den Planeten teilen. Ihre Arbeit wird für ihre tiefgründigen Betrachtungen über interspezifische Empathie und Verbundenheit gefeiert.

    Gunflower
    Holiday in Cambodia
    The Animals in That Country
    The Animals in That Country
    • The Animals in That Country

      Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award

      • 304 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,3(22)Abgeben

      The story follows Jean, an unconventional grandmother who connects more with animals than humans, particularly her favorite dingo, Sue. A pandemic emerges, allowing people to understand animal language, leading to chaos and madness. As her son Lee and granddaughter Kimberly become affected and flee, Jean embarks on a journey to find them. Accompanied by Sue, she navigates a transformed world where the animal apocalypse deepens the divide between humans and wildlife, challenging her understanding of connection and family.

      The Animals in That Country
    • WINNER OF THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD A SUNDAY TIMESBOOK OF THE YEAR Out on the road, no one speaks, everything talks. Hard-drinking, foul-mouthed grandma Jean has never been good at getting on with other humans, apart from her granddaughter, Kimberly. Instead, she surrounds herself with animals, working as a guide in an outback wildlife park. Then, a strange pandemic begins sweeping the country, its chief symptom that its victims begin to understand the language of animals. Many infected people lose their minds, including Jean's son, Lee. When he takes off with Kimberly, Jean follows, with Sue the dingo riding shotgun. As they travel, they discover a stark, strange world in which the animal apocalypse has only further isolated people from other species.

      The Animals in That Country
    • Holiday in Cambodia

      • 216 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of Cambodia's haunting history and vibrant culture, the narrative explores the contrast between its tragic past and the welcoming spirit of its people. It highlights the allure of the country as a destination for tourists, showcasing its potential for adventure and discovery. The juxtaposition of the killing fields and the majestic temples of Angkor serves as a poignant reminder of resilience and hope in a land where anything is possible.

      Holiday in Cambodia
    • A GuardianBest Fiction Book of 2023 The brilliant new short story collection from the Arthur C. Clarke Award--winning author of The Animals in That Country. A family of cat farmers gets the chance to set the felines free. A group of chickens tells it like it is. A female-crewed ship ploughs through the patriarchy. A support group finds solace in a world without men. With her trademark humour, energy, and flair, McKay offers glimpses of places where dreams subsume reality, where childhood restarts, where humans embrace their animal selves and animals talk like humans. The stories in Gunflowerexplode and bloom in mesmerising ways, showing the world both as it is and as it could be.

      Gunflower