Subscribe
Be the first to know about new releases, new finds and special offers
Skip to product information
American War is a dystopian novel by Omar El Akkad about a Second American Civil War that erupts in 2074 after the government bans fossil fuels due to climate change. The story follows Sarat Chestnut, a young girl displaced with her family, who is eventually turned into a deadly weapon of war by a mysterious figure. The narrative is told through Sarat's life and enhanced by interspersed excerpts from history books and news articles, exploring themes of climate change, political division, and the personal cost of war.
$3.00