• The Wall by John Lanchester is set in a dystopian future where England has built a massive coastal wall to keep out climate refugees.
• The story follows Kavanagh, a young man beginning his mandatory two-year service guarding the wall.
• Key themes include isolation, climate change, immigration, and the psychological effects of border enforcement.
• The harsh conditions on the wall are described in detail, including extreme cold and monotonous concrete surroundings.
• Relationships and tensions develop between the various guards and staff as they cope with their difficult duties.
