Abi Andrews est une écrivaine dont les œuvres explorent les relations complexes entre les humains et la nature sauvage. Sa prose est connue pour sa qualité brute et non filtrée, ainsi que pour sa volonté d'explorer les confins troublés de l'existence humaine. Andrews navigue entre le langage poétique et la réalité brute, créant des textes aussi dérangeants que profondément émouvants. Son écriture est une exploration de ce que signifie être vivant dans le monde contemporain.
The journey of Acacia, a Squirrel Glider, unfolds as she transitions from a rescued joey to a wild creature exploring her natural habitat. Upon her release, she ventures into a nearby forest, where she encounters various native plants and animals, discovering the crucial role the forest plays in their lives. Through her experiences, the story highlights themes of wildlife conservation and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
The narrative follows 19-year-old Erin as she embarks on a transformative journey through Iceland, Greenland, and Canada to Alaska. Her mission is to document the disparities in individualism and freedom between men and women, particularly through the lens of survivalism and the "Mountain Man" ethos. To conclude her expedition, Erin intends to live in an Alaskan cabin, drawing inspiration from Thoreau, while exploring these themes from a feminist perspective.