Das unerforschte Land

Více o knize

At the start of Samantha Gillison's debut novel, Peter Campbell, a postgraduate biology student, takes his wife, June, and young daughter, Taylor, to the jungles of Papua New Guinea for a research mission funded by June's trust. Peter seems clear about his motives, while June's are less certain; she hopes that time away will strengthen her fragile marriage. Seven-year-old Taylor struggles initially during a layover in Peru but soon thrives in the village of Abini, running wild with local children and speaking the language fluently. As Peter and Taylor adapt to their new environment, June feels increasingly alienated, clinging to the rules and ethics of her former life. This growing estrangement leads her to take a drastic step that culminates in tragedy. Gillison's narrative intertwines geography, psychology, and myth, depicting a jungle that is both beautiful and terrifying, filled with disease and vibrant flora. The complex landscape of the soul is explored through themes of love, ambivalence, and unfulfilled longing. In this captivating yet perilous setting, Gillison warns that losing oneself in the jungle may have dire consequences.