The Wilderness (Harvey novel)
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| Author | Samantha Harvey |
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| Audio read by | Sean Barrett |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape (UK) Nan A. Talese (US) |
Publication date | 5 February 2009 (UK) 17 February 2009 (US) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print, audiobook, ebook, kindle, audible |
| Pages | 336 pp |
| ISBN | 9780224086073 (hardcover 1st ed.) |
| OCLC | 267171833 |
| 823/.92 | |
| LC Class | PR6108.A7875 W55 2009 |
The Wilderness is a novel by British author Samantha Harvey, published in 2009 by Jonathan Cape. It was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
The story follows an ageing architect, Jake, who is suffering from Alzheimer's. Jake attempts to deal with his condition as his life deteriorates.