Expansive historical setting immerses readers in a destroyed city and its evolving society for a vivid backdrop
Refugee protagonist offers a unique perspective on displacement and the search for freedom
Interweaving of past and future timelines deepens exploration of historical legacies
Themes of dreams, love, and the cycle of liberty resonate with readers on personal and societal levels
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Author: Lidia Yuknavitch
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Laisve is a refugee in a destroyed city-island, hunted in Raids and haunted by the spirits of her drowned mother and brother. She dives into the river and finds herself travelling between times and waterways that will connect her with people from the past and future. Amo
