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Overview

"What the hell do you want?" snarled Frogman at Raff Cody, as the boy stepped innocently onto the reputed murderer's property. Fifteen years old, Raff, along with his older cousin, Junior, had only wanted to catch a glimpse of Frogman’s 1000-pound alligator.

Thus, begins the saga of Anthill, which follows the thrilling adventures of a modern-day Huck Finn, whose improbable love of the "strange, beautiful, and elegant" world of ants ends up transforming his own life and the citizens of Nokobee County. Battling both snakes bites and cynical relatives who just don’t understand his consuming fascination with the outdoors, Raff explores the pristine beauty of the Nokobee wildland. And in doing so, he witnesses the remarkable creation and destruction of four separate ant colonies (“The Anthill Chronicles”), whose histories are epics that unfold on picnic grounds, becoming a young naturalist in the process.

An extraordinary undergraduate at Florida State University, Raff, despite his scientific promise, opts for Harvard Law School, believing that the environmental fight must be waged in the courtroom as well as the lab. Returning home a legal gladiator, Raff grows increasingly alarmed by rapacious condo developers who are eager to pave and subdivide the wildlands surrounding the Chicobee River. But one last battle awaits him in his epic struggle. In a shattering ending that no reader will forget, Raff suddenly encounters the angry and corrupt ghosts of an old South he thought had all but disappeared, and learns that “war is a genetic imperative,” not only for ants but for men as well.

Part thriller, part parable, Anthill will not only transfix readers with its stunning twists and startling revelations, but will provide readers with new insights into the meaning of survival in our rapidly changing world.

Editorial Reviews

Barbara Kingsolver
Melville gave us whales and obsession, Orwell gave us pigs and politicians. Now Wilson suggests with winning conviction that in our own colonies, we proceed at our peril when we cast off mindful restraint in favor of unchecked growth. It's hard to resist the notion that as we bustle around with our heads bent to the day's next task, we are like nothing so much as a bunch of ants.
—The New York Times Book Review
Nicholas Wade
Anthill is an enjoyable read, and not didactic…If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be reincarnated as an ant, this is probably the best description available.
—The New York Times

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780393071191
  • Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
  • Publication date: 4/5/2010
  • Pages: 381
  • Sales rank: 826,286
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.40 (d)

Meet the Author

Edward O. Wilson, one of the world’s preeminent biologists, is the author of more than twenty-five books, including Sociobiology, the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Ants, and the best-selling novel Anthill. A professor emeritus at Harvard University, he lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.

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  • Posted May 14, 2010

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    A beautifully written story of a young man in rural Alabama who grows up with first hand knowledge and appreciation of a pristine natural area, Nokobee swamp. It focuses on how he trys to direct his own adult life to position himself to protect it.

    Raff is a highly observant child growing up in poor rural Alabama. He spends a lot of time exploring a nearby swamp, observing and learning the local flora and fauna. He is fascinated by the anthills in one area of the swamp. As he grows up it becomes clear that Nokobee swamp seems destined to fall to developers and Raff feels the need to do something to save it. He becomes friends with local people( a naturalist, a journalist and a wealthy uncle) who can help him position himself to protect the swamp. The book follows his progress through high school, college and ultimately through Harvard Law School as he gains the knowledge and skills he will ultimately use in his effort to protect Nokobee.

    I learned more about ants from this book than from the sum of my prior reading. Raff skillfully uses his knowledge of ants to gain the support he needs to get a good education. The parallels between ant wars and people wars are not lost on the reader. Raff's character is well developed and the writing style is fluid as the slow currents of the swamp itself.

    The pace of the action accelerates toward the end of the book, as Raff is confronted by small minded people unappreciative of his efforts. Forced to run for his life he finds unexpected support deep in the swamp. What goes around comes around in surprising twists of fortune.

    A good read and characters you will not forget.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 5, 2010

    Unusual book, educational, entertaining, & engrossing.

    I enjoyed the book thoroushly. Would recommend it highly.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 4, 2012

    Highly recommend

    Interesting story on a number of levels, wether as a light read or as mataphor for civilization.

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  • Posted July 16, 2010

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    An Engrossing and Captivating Summer Escape.

    I have to admit I was first drawn to this book by its cover. It reminded me a bit of a throwback to Huckleberry Finn. What I discovered was a completely new and original tale of life in the deep south. While the book's narrative encompasses three worlds, each one is both engaging and entertaining. I would have liked to read more about the young Raph as he discovers life on his own terms (I felt Wilson had him advance into adulthood to quickly). The narrative about the lives of the ant colonies was very interesting. A Watership Down on the insect level if you will. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this book. I purchased it as an eBook, however the beautiful cover art would look fabulous on my coffee table.

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