The Antidote

In "The Antidote," bestselling author Karen Russell presents a gripping dust bowl epic that unfolds in the fictional town of Uz, Nebraska, during the chaotic aftermath of a devastating storm. Following a cast of five intertwined characters, including a "Prairie Witch," a Polish wheat farmer, his orphan niece, a talkative scarecrow, and a New Deal photographer, the novel explores themes of memory, grief, and the haunting legacy of history. With poignant reflections on collective amnesia and the current climate crisis, Russell challenges readers to confront the past while imagining new possibilities for the future.