Acceptance (Southern Reach, #3)
by Jeff VanderMeer
Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 13.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 341 pages.
About Acceptance
It is winter in Area X, the mysterious wilderness that has defied explanation for thirty years, rebuffing expedition after expedition, refusing to reveal its secrets. As Area X expands, the agency tasked with investigating and overseeing it—the Southern Reach—has collapsed on itself in confusion. Now one last, desperate team crosses the border, determined to reach a remote island that may hold the answers they've been seeking. If they fail, the outer world is in peril.Meanwhile, Acceptance tunnels ever deeper into the circumstances surrounding the creation of Area X—what initiated this unnatural upheaval? Among the many who have tried, who has gotten close to understanding Area X—and who may have been corrupted by it?In this last installment of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, the mysteries of Area X may be solved, but their consequences and implications are no less profound—or terrifying.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeff VanderMeer |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 341 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,765 |
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What genre is Acceptance?
Acceptance is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Acceptance worth reading?
Based on 13.8K reader ratings, Acceptance has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Acceptance?
Acceptance has 341 pages.
Who wrote Acceptance?
Acceptance was written by Jeff VanderMeer. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Acceptance?
The ISBN-13 for Acceptance is 9780374104120.0.
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