The End of the World is Bigger Than Love by Davina Bell

The End of the World is Bigger Than Love by Melbourne author, Davina Bell is a post-apocalyptic read like no other. It takes place on a remote island where identical twin sisters, Summer and Winter, spend their days gorging on canned delicacies and reading through their mothers literature collection. Through their shifting perspectives, the book slowly hints at the mysterious course of events that led to their lonely seclusion and the end of humanity.

This book is definitely one for any Murukami fan, with a dream-like narrative that features utterly intriguing characters (Mikie, the beached whale who spouts deep truths is a particular delight). Summer and Winter are complete opposites that both complement and clash against each other’s personalities in the way only siblings can. Their detailed narration of past and present day events read deeply poetic and surreal yet oftentimes prove frustratingly unreliable. What results is a hauntingly beautiful work that will stay with you long after you’ve finished it.