"At the start of the book she's six years old," he says, "and to me she's sort of this very curious, trusting, defiant young girl whose chief attribute is this kind of rebellion against unknowing. El Akkad says that of all the characters he created for the book, only one came to him fully-formed: Sarat Chestnut, the young girl at the center of the story. This dystopian world is the setting for a new novel, American War, by Omar El Akkad - who spent much of his career as a journalist with Canada's Globe and Mail covering real disasters and conflicts. A weakened America sees new empires in China and the Middle East meddling in its affairs - and Mexico has annexed most parts of the Southwest, from Texas to California. The southern states have broken away, looking to protect the coal mining industry. The President has banned the use of fossil fuels. It's 2075, and America has been beset by flooding linked to climate change. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title American War Author Omar El Akkad
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