The Southern Reach trilogy solidified VanderMeer's particular style of surreal sci-fi and environmental activism, exploring the effects of a mysterious phenomenon on Area X and its surroundings.
In 2023, VanderMeer finally found the pieces to return to the Southern Reach saga, resulting in 'Absolution,' a haunting prequel that intertwines characters from the original trilogy.
'Absolution' is split into three parts, focusing on Old Jim and Lowry, delivering a mix of haunting, strange, and disturbingly funny elements, including sensational imagery like carnivorous rabbits.
The writing process for 'Absolution' was different for VanderMeer; he took six months to draft it, reflecting on ideas since 2017, resulting in a more fully formed narrative.
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