Douro mainland - colorful dress deer

XH1763

2021

Other

Deer is a prominent character in Manon Steffan Ros' novel, Other (original Welsh title: Llyfr Glas Nebo). She is a young woman living in a remote, post-apocalyptic Wales after a catastrophic event referred to as "The End."

Deer is Mina's daughter, and the novel explores their complex mother-daughter relationship as they navigate survival. Her experiences, recorded in a found notebook (the "blue book" of the original title), detail the hardships and resilience required to endure in a desolate world. She learns essential survival skills from Mina, including farming, foraging, and basic medicine.

Deer's narrative offers a glimpse into the psychological impact of the disaster on younger generations. She grapples with loneliness, the loss of her previous life, and the uncertainty of the future. However, she also demonstrates remarkable strength and adaptability as she forges a new identity amidst the ruins of the old world.