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The bestselling author of The Long Emergency returns with a gripping, darkly amusing sequel to his novel World Made by Hand, which Alan Cheuse of NPR called “brilliant.”
In the tiny hamlet of Union Grove, New York, the electricity has flickered off, the internet is a distant memory, and the government is little more than a rumor. Travel may be horse-drawn and farming back at the center of life, but Union Grove is no pastoral haven. Wars are fought over dwindling resources and illness is a constant presence. Bandits roam the countryside, preying on the weak and a sinister cult threatens to shatter the town’s fragile stability.
In The Witch of Hebron, a novel that is both shocking and eerily convincing, renowned social commentator James Howard Kunstler expands on his vision of post-oil society in America. In what Booklist has called “suspenseful, darkly amusing story with touches of the fantastic in the mode of Washington Irving,” he seamlessly weaves together prescient issues such as the perils of climate crisis into a compelling narrative of violence, religious hysteria, innocence lost, and love found.
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"This was an interesting post modern world book, similar to Alas Babylon, which is one of my favorites. In this book, it has been some years since the occurrence that sets the world back, and you can see the different ways of coping. "
— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)
The Witch of Hebron Listener Reviews
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" It was interesting if you like post-apocalyptic novels. I do, so I enjoyed it. "
— Mary, 2/19/2014 -
" This is a good follow-up to "A World Made by Hand". My only complaint is that the women characters in the book are either mothers, witches, or whores. "
— Heather, 2/16/2014 -
" A good sequel to a good book. "
— Jackie, 1/1/2014 -
" It is a very valid description of life after the collapse of the modern world enveloped in a novel. Sometimes the fictional aspect is too thin a veil for very specific details about Kunstler's view of life after electricity and grocery stores-which seems to boil down to hard work and corn bread, lots of cornbread. Not entirely post-apocalyptic, Kunstler's world broke down more slowly, with our current world simply moving on to his logical conclusion. It is not a book that uses instantaneous catastrophe along the lines of " I woke up to zombies in my yard" or the strike of an EMP. For this fact I think this book is a whole lot scarier. "
— Alex, 12/11/2013 -
" Tired of post-apocalyptic novels where magic rises up to fix things for people. "
— Matriarchy, 11/27/2013 -
" I had the same feeling after finishing this book that I did his last. Befuddlement. I'm not sure which story he's trying to tell. Once again, the introduction of the "Queen" adds nothing to the story and fragments the already fragmented plotline. I love his idea of a post-post-apocalyptic world, but I'm dissatisfied with his story. "
— Kathleen, 11/7/2013 -
" A few scenes I didn't love, and at times I couldn't help feeling that the writer was a man close to the 'mid-life crisis' stage...but overall it was a good story, and I loved how he described my home turf in upstate NY post-apocalypse. "
— Grier, 10/14/2013 -
" Now waiting patiently for the third. "
— Daniela, 10/13/2013 -
" Just picked it up from the library and have it and a few other awesome books to read. 'Think I'll take the week off to stay home and read, that should be okay, right? "
— E.m., 10/13/2013 -
" Not bad ... altho' no happy ending for Robin. "
— Tom, 10/13/2013 -
" Excellent. Takes you to another place completely. "
— Holly, 10/12/2013 -
" Thought provoking, and needs a spiritual resurrection. Totally in the flesh mentality and the futility thereof. "
— Troy, 9/7/2013 -
" Another high 3. I thought this one might have been slightly stronger than the first. I liked Jasper a lot, and I wanted more from the witch!!! I'll be sticking with this series. "
— Lisa, 5/12/2013 -
" Reading now.. My book club selection this month. Wish I had read the first book as this is the sequel.. may understand it better. "
— Cheryl, 8/30/2012 -
" Sure am glad I didn't spend any money on this. . . "
— Anita, 7/21/2012 -
" Nice quick read. Makes you think about just how you'd survive if that really happened. "
— Ashley, 4/6/2012 -
" The first book of this series was amazing- this was not. "
— Mona, 2/29/2012 -
" While "World Made by Hand" was an interesting read, with valid ideas to consider, Kunstler's new book "The Witch of Hebron" seems to be more of a vehicle for profanity and sexual situations than a plot driven story. It simply sets up a scenario for more books, of which I do not intend to partake. "
— Vicki, 12/23/2011 -
" A light easy read. I can't wait for the sequel. "
— Ike, 5/1/2011 -
" What happens when the oil wells run dry? It's not The Road but it's still pretty bleak picture. This doesn't have the most well-developed story or characters, but a real glimpse into the details of a postapocalyptic world. "
— Rebecca, 4/21/2011 -
" I loved this book. So applicable to today's world. I plan to read everything this author has written. "
— Sandy, 4/11/2011 -
" Dan and I read this together about two years ago, and I've thought about it time and time again. I loved the premise and I think we would do great in a world like that because my husband is so darn handy! "
— Maggie, 4/7/2011 -
" Very interesting concept of life after destruction of the American economy. Life reverts back to the way it was before technology. "
— Suz, 4/2/2011 -
" Great work of fiction...not so far off from the future that could happen...the follow-up isn't quite as good. "
— Matthew, 3/5/2011 -
" An interesting post apocalyptic novel set in washington County NY. "
— Alex, 2/27/2011
About James Howard Kunstler
James Howard Kunstler was born in New York City in 1948. He is the author of several books of fiction and nonfiction, including the bestseller The Long Emergency. After college he worked as a reporter and feature writer for a number of newspapers and finally as a staff writer for Rolling Stone. In 1975 he began writing books and lecturing full time.
About Jim Meskimen
Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio.