Super Short Summary

The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood follows survivors Toby and Ren after a man-made plague, exploring their lives within the religious eco-group God's Gardeners before and after the pandemic through alternating narratives. Set in the dystopian pleeblands, the novel delves into their struggles for survival against the backdrop of violence, environmental degradation, and genetic engineering. The book includes instances of physical and sexual abuse.