The Future Library

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Average rating4.4

More than a hundred years from now, an arborist fighting to save the last remaining forest on Earth discovers a secret about the trees—one that changes not only her life, but also the fate of our world. Inspired by the real-life “Future Library,” a long-term environmental and literary public art project currently underway in the Norwegian wilderness.

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Sahi

Wow. That is the overwhelming feeling upon finishing this short story. And also some tears because it is moving and beautiful but also utterly heartbreaking. The author covers everything in these few pages - a future earth which is rapidly declining; the last surviving forest in the world; a person's love for her wife and their beautiful trees which they nurture like children; the words anyone chooses to leave behind and the ones who are compassionate enough to listen - this is a poignant story about love and loss and legacy in a world where humanity can't stop itself from destroying the earth.

January 31, 2022

WendigoLove

I'd heard of the Future Library (real) and this was horrifying in all the ways government is horrible. Very unique and still uplifting.

April 20, 2023

Sol

English
Beautiful, heartbreaking, and magical at the same time. Really excited to read more from this author.

Español
Hermoso, desgarrador y mágico al mismo tiempo. Estoy emocionada de leer más obras de este autor.

August 28, 2021