Their arrival into adulthood, however, forces them to reexamine their place in the world and their relationship to the land and each other. The sisters consume the resources left in the house, waiting for the power to return. Into the Forest: Jean Hegland: 9780553379617: : Books Books Literature & Fiction Genre Fiction Buy new: 11.99 List Price: 17.00 Details Save: 5. There is talk of a war overseas and upheaval in Congress, but it still comes as a shock when the electricity runs out and gas is nowhere to be found. Over 30 miles from the nearest town, and several miles away from their nearest neighbor, Nell and Eva struggle to survive as society begins to decay and collapse around them. Set in the near-future, Into the Forest is a powerfully imagined novel that focuses on the relationship between two teenage sisters living alone in their Northern California forest home. (They could age the character up, but it seems crucial that two teenagers live alone.) But the intimate premise sounds worth the effort, adding another layer to the post-apocalyptic stories that I love so much. Set in the near-future, Into the Forest is a powerfully imagined novel that focuses on the relationship between two teenage sisters living alone in their Northern California forest home.Over 30 miles from the nearest town, and several miles away f. It's too bad that Page, almost 26, is still playing teenagers.
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