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'Important and Unputdownable' —Fay Weldon
'Haunting' —London Standard

'There is a fish on the sand; I see it clearly. But it is not on its side, lying still. It is partly upright. It moves.'

It begins with the starfish – first on the beach in their thousands, then on the harbour wall, and finally one of them right there... on the kitchen window. Cathy and her wife Ephie have tried to adapt to the changing climate with good humour. They have given up on their vegetable patch and planted a paddy field instead. But a starfish on the window is unexpected.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, expat Margaret is trying to cope with the changing climate, but her city of Kuala Lumpur is now beside the ocean and something isn't right in those murky depths. No one knows what is coming, but across the world, many know it is not right.

An impressive debut that delicately explores the impact of slowly unfolding climate disaster.

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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Fairlight Books
  4. Publication date
    6 Oct. 2022
  5. Dimensions
    12.7 x 2.29 x 19.69 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1914148193
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1914148194
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The Fish by Joanne Stubbs

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The Fish by Joanne Stubbs

The Fish by Joanne Stubbs

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'Joanne Stubbs is a brilliant storyteller. Courageous, confident and intelligent, she explores the horrors of a fading planet in denial of its own guilt. Important and unputdownable' —Fay Weldon

'Stubbs skillfully captures the tension and uncertainty of living under a slowly unfolding disaster and the pressure it puts on relationships on the way to a masterful, bittersweet ending. Readers are sure to be drawn into this page-turning speculative tragedy' —Publishers Weekly

'Haunting' —Evening Standard

'Set in a vividly imagined, watery near future, where the boundaries between the inhabitants of land and sea are increasingly blurred, this debut novel is an original and powerful exploration of the devastation climate change wreaks on ordinary lives. The Fish is a wonderfully absorbing and skilful work by a highly talented writer' —Emma Timpany, author of Travelling in the Dark

'An impressive debut: beautifully written, immersive, prophetic, terrifying and wonderful. I could not put it down!' —Melanie Golding, author of The Replacement

'The Fish is a finely tuned, subliminal commentary on how good we are at ignoring the damage we inflict on our precious earth. The writing is slick, the world is bizarre, and the impending doom is palpable. Brilliant, clever, and important; READ IT!' —Karla Neblett, author of King of Rabbits

'A stirring, urgent, thought-provoking Love Reading Debut of the Month ' —Love Reading

About the Author

Joanne Stubbs lives on the edge of the Cotswolds. After growing up in Staffordshire, she studied biochemistry at Wadham College, Oxford. She has since worked in a variety of roles in science communication and engagement. Joanne holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. The Fish is her debut novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fairlight Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Oct. 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1914148193
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1914148194
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 2.29 x 19.69 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 1,798,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (30)

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A Compelling Climate Fiction
‘There is one real problem here and it’s not the fish. It is us. It is a human problem, twisted deep into our daily lives.’ I was lucky enough to attend the book launch of ‘The Fish’ back in October and I am delighted to have finally had the chance to delve into this weird and wonderful cli-fi novel. Having studied a lot of climate fiction at university, this is a novel I would have loved the opportunity to study through an academic lens which is a testament to its compelling exploration of human response to the environmental crisis. Denial, hysteria and fatigue are recurring emotions throughout the novel as the characters are increasingly forced to confront the stark reality of their sick planet. ‘The Fish’ epitomises the genre of ‘eco horror’ where sea creatures retaliate for their mistreatment by invading the land. Though the fish are vividly portrayed as monstrous and unsettling to look at, this ‘horror’ associated with the fish is cleverly placed in contention with an empathy towards them (particularly through Ricky’s story), with the real ‘horror’ lying in what humans are capable of and the anthropocentrism so deeply ingrained within society. I adored all three storylines, however, without being biased as someone who has spent most of her life growing up in a Cornish fishing village, Cathy and Ephie’s storyline had to be my favourite and really warmed my heart. I’ve said it before but a huge congratulations to Jo on her debut novel, what an amazing achievement. Your hard work and talent shines through from start to finish!
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  • Lonetraveller
    4 out of 5 stars
    An interesting premise.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2022
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    'The Fish' by Joanne Stubbs, has a very interesting outlook on a future which sees fish evolving and treading on to dry land. It is a very engaging book and it is told from the perspective of three main characters based around different parts of the world. It is well worth a read, my negatives are mainly one of the important sub-characters I did not like whatsoever; other than this caveat I recommend 'The Fish'

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  • Nicola
    5 out of 5 stars
    A subtle exploration of how climate change affects everyday people
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2022
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    Beautifully written and easy to read, The Fish is a subtle exploration of how climate change affects everyday people. The striking premise, of fish walking on land, reminds us that every global disaster reverberates in small, strange ways. Joanne Stubbs is a talent to watch; what's most powerful about this novel is the vivid cast of characters, each one taking you on an emotional journey.

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  • PShpp
    5 out of 5 stars
    Fun and thought provoking
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2022
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    Thoroughly enjoyed The Fish! Great to see a new author dealing with important issues in such an imaginative way

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  • Deborah Jenkins
    4 out of 5 stars
    A clever story producing equal amounts of fascination and horror, and a challenge for us all...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2022
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    ‘When they come, I will feel like we deserve it.’

    This unique and unsettling piece of climate fiction was a slow burn for me until about halfway through. From then on, I really wanted to find out what happened. I thought it was interesting looking at a global environmental disaster through the eyes of three such different characters and found them all thought-provoking and believable, especially Cathy and Margaret. I think this was a clever and insightful way to show how people can be affected differently by the same things.

    Joanne Stubbs writes with an easy confidence which allows the reader to feel part of each person’s story. She is clearly very knowledgeable in her field and able to explain the devastation in the book, wrought by the effects of pollution and climate change, in a clear, concise manner. The imaginary scenarios created by the author – fish adapting to land, violent storms, poisonous mists – are horrifyingly credible. They certainly challenge the reader to think about the potential consequences of our self-centered lifestyle in new ways. These haunting words will stay with me: ‘Nature -that great beast of a woman – was out to get us all.’

    This is a clever debut by a talented author. I will look out for Joanne’s next book with great interest.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    A Compelling Climate Fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2023
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    ‘There is one real problem here and it’s not the fish. It is us. It is a human problem, twisted deep into our daily lives.’

    I was lucky enough to attend the book launch of ‘The Fish’ back in October and I am delighted to have finally had the chance to delve into this weird and wonderful cli-fi novel.

    Having studied a lot of climate fiction at university, this is a novel I would have loved the opportunity to study through an academic lens which is a testament to its compelling exploration of human response to the environmental crisis. Denial, hysteria and fatigue are recurring emotions throughout the novel as the characters are increasingly forced to confront the stark reality of their sick planet.

    ‘The Fish’ epitomises the genre of ‘eco horror’ where sea creatures retaliate for their mistreatment by invading the land. Though the fish are vividly portrayed as monstrous and unsettling to look at, this ‘horror’ associated with the fish is cleverly placed in contention with an empathy towards them (particularly through Ricky’s story), with the real ‘horror’ lying in what humans are capable of and the anthropocentrism so deeply ingrained within society.

    I adored all three storylines, however, without being biased as someone who has spent most of her life growing up in a Cornish fishing village, Cathy and Ephie’s storyline had to be my favourite and really warmed my heart. I’ve said it before but a huge congratulations to Jo on her debut novel, what an amazing achievement. Your hard work and talent shines through from start to finish!

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    A Compelling Climate Fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2023
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    ‘There is one real problem here and it’s not the fish. It is us. It is a human problem, twisted deep into our daily lives.’

    I was lucky enough to attend the book launch of ‘The Fish’ back in October and I am delighted to have finally had the chance to delve into this weird and wonderful cli-fi novel.

    Having studied a lot of climate fiction at university, this is a novel I would have loved the opportunity to study through an academic lens which is a testament to its compelling exploration of human response to the environmental crisis. Denial, hysteria and fatigue are recurring emotions throughout the novel as the characters are increasingly forced to confront the stark reality of their sick planet.

    ‘The Fish’ epitomises the genre of ‘eco horror’ where sea creatures retaliate for their mistreatment by invading the land. Though the fish are vividly portrayed as monstrous and unsettling to look at, this ‘horror’ associated with the fish is cleverly placed in contention with an empathy towards them (particularly through Ricky’s story), with the real ‘horror’ lying in what humans are capable of and the anthropocentrism so deeply ingrained within society.

    I adored all three storylines, however, without being biased as someone who has spent most of her life growing up in a Cornish fishing village, Cathy and Ephie’s storyline had to be my favourite and really warmed my heart. I’ve said it before but a huge congratulations to Jo on her debut novel, what an amazing achievement. Your hard work and talent shines through from start to finish!

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  • Mr A R W Oliver
    5 out of 5 stars
    Fin-tastic!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2023
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    I love the idea of this book, its an interesting twist on a cautionary tale about climate change. It tells the story of fish coming onto dry land as seen through the eyes of three different characters across the world. The author perfectly captures the growing sense of unease as the situation escalates. But what I really loved about this book was the human side of it. Stubbs has a keen eye for detail, brilliantly reflecting true relationships with observations of tiny actions that convey so much and make the characters relatable and tangible. Would highly recommend!

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  • H. Thompson
    5 out of 5 stars
    Compelling and unsettling in equal measure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2023
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    If you're looking for a rip-roaring post-apocalyptic yarn, this isn't the book for you. If you're looking for a subtle, humanistic look at how all-too real encroaching disaster can affect us, then this is definitely worth a read. Has echoes of Emily St. John Mandel's empathetic approach to character, as well as her blending of literary and genre fiction trappings. Recommended.

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  • Amazon Customer
    5 out of 5 stars
    Transported me to a world both reassuringly familiar yet decidedly freakish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2023
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    The Fish is a fun read and I would thoroughly reccomend. I was a bit worried that a book with a climate theme was going to try to teach me something or fill me with fear and dread. But Jo’s book is about change and how her fabulous characters react and respond to it. So I very much enjoyed reading The Fish and hope I’ll meet some of its characters again.

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