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_The Natural Way of Things'_ is a captivating and starkly innovative exploration of contemporary misogyny and corporate control, and of what it means to be prey and to be hunted. Above all, it is the story of two friends, With extraordinary echoes of The Handmaid's Tale and Lord of the Flies, The Natural Way of Things is a captivating, poignant, and inspiring contemporary novel that confirms Charlotte Wood's status as one of the most profound, controversial, and daring writers to reveal truths to us and to our world with unflinching boldness 13: “Sometimes it seems like a nightmare, but it's a nightmare in which women make serious vows, enjoy serious pleasures, and reimagine what it means to live in this world. I feel like I have witnessed the most horrific injustice, but I have also witnessed the most amazing beauty.” She adds: “By exposing the threads of misogyny, cowardice and abuse of power that are inherent in contemporary society, this novel is confronting and, at times, deeply painful. With a keen eye and audacious imagination, Wood takes us from a nightmare of helplessness and despair to a fantasy of revenge and reckoning.” _The Guardian_: “It is rare to pick up a novel and, from the first pages, not only be captivated by the story, but also dazzled by the sharpness of the wit and the boldness of the imagination... It is a truly remarkable novel from one of our most original and controversial writers.” Stephen Rummy, _The Weeknd Australian_: “An exceptional novel: Inspiring, powerful, grounded and dreamy all at once... it reminds you of everything you've read about the themes of captivity, isolation, imprisonment, totalitarianism, misogyny and abuse of power. It's thought-provoking in all directions." Keren Goldsworthy, _Sydney Morning Herald_: "Enthralling... the kind of book you devour in one sitting. You feel dizzy and lost, surprised to be in ordinary surroundings rather than drenched in the desert heat.” _The Saturday Paper_ : “A fully imagined dystopian allegory, vivid, insightful, the voices of young women echoing among the eucalyptus trees...” Joan London, author of The Golden Age : “Charlotte Wood’s book is a cry of despair and rage; But it is also one of the rarest and most powerful creations, a beautifully crafted dystopian novel, exquisite writing, captivating narrative, and language that is both poignant and sensual... As symbolism, as a novel, as a vision, and as an art, it is astonishing.” Christos Tsiolkas, author of _In Between_ “Masterful performance, masterful plotting through a minefield of potential traps, heavy on symbolism, yet swift and steady in its narrative progression. As an idea for a novel, it is rich, and to realize this idea, the writer was brave. Her command of this story is masterful." _Sydney Review of Books_ . "Symbolism at its finest, a fantastical portrait of the sexual politics of modern culture, blended with psychological realism and tender poetry." _Publishers Weekly_ : "A work at once brutal and beautiful... Surreal yet vibrant... Disturbing and captivating... Captivating plot, poetic prose, and images An unsettling quality that makes Wood's novel so captivating." _Kirkus Reviews_: "As a man, reading it is as unsettling as receiving a series of bad news. It's confrontational. However, anyone who reads it, man or woman, will feel that a long-hidden truth has been revealed to them. "The Natural Way of Things" is a bold and brilliant book. I challenge anyone to read it and not come away a changed person.”