I was in Black Devon Wetlands Yesterday, finding my happy and happy place in nature, totally lost in Tim Winton's Incredible novel, “Juice”. Seriously, there is nothing like reading surrounded by lush and beautiful nature and the soft sounds of water. I even used my black dress, and I felt so peaceful simply soaking everything. How I love to read in nature, it only makes everything feel deeper.
And speaking of deep, let's talk about “Juice” by Tim Winton. Published in 2024, this book is a powerful, almost prophetic climatic fiction of the brilliant Australian author. It is not a light reading, but Wow, does it make you think?
He talks about growing in a hard but frugal agrarian commune with his severe mother, learning to survive in this new relentless landscape. But as the world continues to deteriorate, it is attracted to a gloomy organization known as “the service.” Your mission? To “acquit”, which is a chilling euphemism to kill, the remaining billionaires and corporate figures who were responsible for climate collapse, the architects of what Winton calls “fossil capitalism.”
Winton does not shy away the hard truths of this future, but what really came to me was the raw and desperate hope of survival that ran for each page, even in the worst moments. It is how strong the human spirit is and how it can be very hard and very loving when pushing on the edge. The title “Juice” is so intelligent, since it means more than simply energy (such as fossil fuels). It also means the will and vital force you need to continue.
And then there is the end. I do not want to give any narrative spinning, but I cannot stop thinking about how similar your world is for ours, which is in trouble due to the elections we take with respect to the environment. This book will stay with you long after you finish it, making you think about what you are doing now and the legacy you are leaving behind.
So tell me:
- Any of you read “Juice” by Tim Winton? If so, what were your greatest conclusions or questions?
- If you have not done it, does this sound like a book that would you collect? What do you think about climatic fiction?
I will listen to your opinion about these questions:
- If Tim Winton's hard and broken Australia of “Juice” became our reality, what comfort or modern convenience would you really be willing to quit today to try to prevent it?
- “Fossil capitalism” is a central idea in “juice”, highlighting how past actions shape their desolate future. When we talk about climate change today, how far do you think responsibility should be extended for industries and people who have benefited most of the environmental practices environmentally?
- “Juice” characters show an incredible adaptation, sometimes terrifying, for survival. If you face a drastically changed climate with resources quickly decreasing, what unique human quality, be it ingenuity, compassion or even cruelty, do you think it would be more vital for the survival of humanity and why?
- The “service” in the book requires radical and unconventional action to correct the past. If traditional systems continue to fight with climate change, do you think that people or communities eventually have the moral obligation to take more drastic measures to protect their future?
- Despite its desolation, “Juice” has a “raw and desperate hope” that shines. How is the balance between recognizing the terrifying reality of climate change and maintaining enough hope to inspire action, instead of falling into despair?
- Winton's “juice” implies the “will to live” and the vital force. What do you think is the last collective “juice” of humanity, what could really unite and galvanize to face climate change, even when you feel like a monumental task?
- I can't wait to read your thoughts in the comments! Let's put this conversation.
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