Samantha Schweblin's acclaimed novel, 'Fever Dream' (originally 'Distancia de Rescate'), plunges readers into a nightmarish world where a dying woman, Amanda, recounts her story to David, the son of a family friend. As their conversation unfolds, the unsettling truth about a mysterious environmental illness plaguing their rural community emerges. The narrative, structured as a disorienting dialogue, masterfully blurs the lines between reality and hallucination, exploring themes of motherhood, the fragile bonds of family, and the insidious impact of ecological disaster. Schweblin crafts a taut, atmospheric psychological thriller that leaves a lasting impression, questioning the very nature of safety and the unseen dangers lurking in the natural world.