California
by Edan Lepucki
California by Edan Lepucki holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.22 out of 5, based on 14.9K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 393 pages.
About California
A gripping and provocative debut novel by a stunning new talent, California imagines a frighteningly realistic near future, in which clashes between mankind's dark nature and deep-seated resilience force us to question how far we will go to protect the ones we love.The world Cal and Frida have always known is gone, and they've left the crumbling city of Los Angeles far behind them. They now live in a shack in the wilderness, working side-by-side to make their days tolerable in the face of hardship and isolation. Mourning a past they can't reclaim, they seek solace in each other. But the tentative existence they've built for themselves is thrown into doubt when Frida finds out she's pregnant. Terrified of the unknown and unsure of their ability to raise a child alone, Cal and Frida set out for the nearest settlement, a guarded and paranoid community with dark secrets. These people can offer them security, but Cal and Frida soon realize this community poses dangers of its own. In this unfamiliar world, where everything and everyone can be perceived as a threat, the couple must quickly decide whom to trust.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edan Lepucki |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 393 |
| Genres | Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,870 |
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What genre is California?
California is categorized as Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is California worth reading?
Based on 14.9K reader ratings, California has an average score of 3.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is California?
California has 393 pages.
Who wrote California?
California was written by Edan Lepucki. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for California?
The ISBN-13 for California is 9780316250820.0.
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