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California is Edan Lepucki's debut novel, published in 2014, and a work of post-apocalyptic dystopian fiction. It follows Cal and Frida, a couple who leave a collapsing Los Angeles and live in a shack in the wilderness; after Frida becomes pregnant, they seek help from a guarded settlement whose members have their own secrets and risks. The book is intended for readers interested in literary speculative fiction, survival, marriage, and the meaning of community after social breakdown.
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What is Edan Lepucki's California about?
California is Edan Lepucki's debut novel, published in 2014. It is a post-apocalyptic dystopian story about Cal and Frida, a couple who leave a collapsing Los Angeles.
Where do Cal and Frida live in California?
They live in a shack in the wilderness after leaving Los Angeles. Their isolated life changes when Frida becomes pregnant and they seek help from a guarded community.
What happens after Frida becomes pregnant?
The pregnancy pushes Cal and Frida to look for outside help and reconsider their isolated existence. Their search brings them into contact with a guarded settlement and its uneasy social rules.
What genre is California by Edan Lepucki?
It is post-apocalyptic dystopian fiction with a strong relationship and survival focus. The novel combines the collapse of Los Angeles with the couple's attempt to build a life in the wilderness.
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