MaddAddam

by Margaret Atwood
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Good Books rating 4.31
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
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  • ID: 4996
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-31
  • ISBN: 9780385537834
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • Published: 2013-09-03
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

MaddAddam, the final installment in Margaret Atwood's celebrated trilogy, explores a post-apocalyptic world where the Waterless Flood has decimated the population. Toby, a survivor, joins the Children of Crake, a gentle, bioengineered species, as they inherit the earth. Through Toby's stories, the Crakers learn about humanity's past, creating a luminous oral history that bridges the gap between the old world and the new. /n/n Blending action, humor, romance, and inventive speculation, MaddAddam is a moving and dramatic conclusion to Atwood's epic work. The novel is praised for its imaginative yet grounded portrayal of a recognizable world, offering a profound reflection on humanity's future.

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Reader's High Tea · 2021-07-28
recommended 4.50

The MaddAddam trilogy is highly recommended, with each book set in the same universe but focusing on different aspects.

The reviewer highly recommends the MaddAddam trilogy, praising the interconnectedness of the books within the same universe. They found the trilogy to be a compelling read, with each book offering a unique focus within the shared setting. The reviewer enjoyed the depth and continuity provided by the trilogy, making it a worthwhile series to explore.

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    I fully recommend reading the MaddAddam trilogy by Margaret Atwood!

    The three books happen in the same universe, but they focus on ...

    Overall, this is a series with two-thirds of the plot set in a richly imagined and intelligently extrapolated subtle dystopia future.

Opinions of a Wolf · 2013-12-21
thought-provoking 4.25

The series is praised for its richly imagined and intelligently extrapolated subtle dystopia future.

The reviewer commends the MaddAddam trilogy for its richly imagined and intelligently extrapolated depiction of a subtle dystopian future. They appreciate the depth of the world-building and the thoughtful exploration of the consequences of genetic engineering. The reviewer finds the series to be a thought-provoking and engaging read, with a well-developed plot and compelling characters. They highlight the series' ability to blend adventure, humor, and romance with a thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian world.

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    Overall, this is a series with two-thirds of the plot set in a richly imagined and intelligently extrapolated subtle dystopia future.

    The series is a thought-provoking and engaging read, with a well-developed plot and compelling characters.

    The reviewer commends the MaddAddam trilogy for its richly imagined and intelligently extrapolated depiction of a subtle dystopian future.

The New York Times · 2013-09-06
epic 4.50

Atwood brings the previous two books together in a fitting and joyous conclusion that's an epic of an imagined future.

The reviewer praises Atwood's ability to bring the previous two books together in a fitting and joyous conclusion. They find the book to be an epic exploration of an imagined future, with a compelling and thought-provoking plot. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity of the world-building and the way the book explores various themes and ideas. They also praise the author's ability to create a believable and immersive world that feels both familiar and alien. Overall, they find the book to be a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian future.

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    Atwood has brought the previous two books together in a fitting and joyous conclusion that's an epic not only of an imagined future but of our ...

    The MaddAddam trilogy is a masterpiece of speculative fiction, and MaddAddam is a fitting and satisfying conclusion.

    Atwood's writing is as sharp and incisive as ever, and her ability to create a believable and immersive world is truly impressive.

New Humanist · 2013-09-02
brilliant 4.00

The novel is brilliantly realised, needle-sharp, and imaginative, offering everything one could want in a book.

The reviewer was highly impressed with 'MaddAddam', describing it as brilliantly realised and imaginative. They appreciated the sharp and thoughtful nature of the novel, which they found to be a complete package. The reviewer highlighted the novel's ability to captivate and engage, making it a standout read. The playful and satirical elements were noted, but the reviewer wished for a more complete world-building to enhance the dystopian setting.

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    This is a brilliantly realised, needle-sharp and imaginative novel.

    What more could you want?

    It's a pleasure to read a futuristic novel whose celebration of beauty extends to the words themselves.

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