60 pages • 2 hours read
Sequoia NagamatsuHow High We Go in the Dark
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
How High We Go in the Dark, by Sequoia Nagamatsu, is a science fiction novel that follows a series of interconnected characters as they navigate the repercussions of a deadly pathogen released due to global warming, exploring themes of grief, love, and community amidst a global catastrophe. Beware of descriptions of illnesses, deaths, and death by suicide, and funerary practices which may be disturbing.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu presents a poignant and imaginative narrative that explores human resilience amidst global catastrophe. Praised for its lyrical prose and rich storytelling, the book interweaves multiple perspectives, though some readers found the fragmented narrative challenging. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking, emotionally resonant journey.
Who Should Read How High We Go in the Dark?
A reader who enjoys How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu likely appreciates speculative fiction blended with emotional depth and interconnected narratives. Fans of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas and Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven will find its exploration of humanity and resilience amidst a pandemic particularly compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Grief / Death
Climate Change
Technology