The Overstory is a powerful, complex novel that weaves together the lives of nine diverse characters, all connected through their relationship with trees. Each character’s life story forms a branch of a larger narrative that explores environmental destruction, human connection, and the intricate and ancient role of nature in human existence. Powers' lyrical writing and intricate storytelling challenge the reader to view the world through a different lens and to consider the profound importance of trees in both ecological and personal life.

Why Read This Book

• A National Book Award winner and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
• A deeply moving exploration of humanity's relationship with the natural world.
• Features intertwining narratives that span multiple generations and continents.
• Urges readers to think critically about environmental destruction and conservation.
• Powers' prose is poetic and evocative, making for an immersive reading experience.

About the Author

Richard Powers is an American novelist whose work often addresses themes of science, nature, and technology. He has won numerous awards for his fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Overstory, and his writing is celebrated for its intellectual depth and emotional impact.