Description
"Memory of Water" is a dystopian novel written by Emmi Itäranta. Set in a future world where water has become a scarce and regulated resource, the story follows the life of Noria, a young girl training to become the tea master in her isolated village. In this world, water is strictly controlled by the authorities, and the protagonist discovers a hidden spring, a dangerous secret that challenges the oppressive regime. As Noria grapples with the responsibility of safeguarding this newfound source of water, she becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and rebellion. The novel explores themes of environmentalism, survival, and resistance against a backdrop of a future society struggling with the consequences of climate change.