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Save:A beautifully written, moving tale of innocence, survival, and class divide in turbulent Colombia - immersive, impactful, but slower paced and best for fans of literary fiction or historical coming-of-age stories.
"Fruit of the Drunken Tree" by Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells the story of two young girls, Chula and Petrona, living in Colombia during the turbulent times of Pablo Escobar's reign of terror. Chula comes from a privileged Colombian family living in a gated community, while Petrona is their maid hailing from a poor family. The novel explores the stark contrast between their lives, both affected by the violence and turmoil caused by guerrillas, drug lords, and corrupt political officials. Through alternating perspectives, the book delves into the challenges faced by these girls and their evolving relationship amidst the chaotic backdrop of Colombian society in the 80s.
We were refugees when we arrived to the U.S. You must be happy now that you’re safe, people said. They told us to strive for assimilation. The quicker we transformed into one of the many the better. B...July 2018•309 pages - #2
Save:A moving, beautifully told story that sheds light on perseverance and coming of age in challenging circumstances - heartbreaking at times but ultimately hopeful and empowering.
'The Queen of Water' by Laura Resau is a poignant and powerful biography that follows the life of Maria Virginia, a young girl from a poor Indian family in Ecuador. Virginia is forced into servitude, facing abuse and restrictions on her education and freedom. Despite her hardships, she shows resilience by teaching herself and embracing her heritage. The book explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggle for self-acceptance, as Virginia navigates her way through a challenging and unjust environment. Resau's writing style is raw and realistic, drawing readers into Virginia's world and emotions as she fights to overcome her circumstances and find her place in society.
BEFORE DAWN, I wake up to the sound of creatures scurrying inside the wall near my head. Mice and rats and dogs have burrowed these tunnels through the dried clay, searching for food scraps. I’m alway...March 2011•370 pages - #3
Save:Beautiful, heartbreaking, and deeply moving - a must-read for fans of literary fiction and eco-fiction who aren't afraid of a gut punch or two.
In "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy, the story follows Franny Stone, a woman in a world devastated by climate change where most animals have become extinct. Franny is determined to track the migration of the last Arctic terns and convinces a fishing crew to join her on this journey. As the narrative unfolds, Franny's troubled past is slowly revealed, intertwining with her present quest to follow the terns on their epic migration. The novel skillfully weaves together multiple timelines, exploring themes of loss, environmental destruction, and the human connection to nature.
Franny's character is portrayed as complex and haunted by personal demons, leading her on a reckless yet captivating voyage to follow the Arctic terns. The writing style is described as beautiful, with a focus on nature writing and the climate crisis, creating a sense of urgency and poignancy throughout the novel. The story blends elements of adventure, mystery, and environmental themes, making it a timely and thought-provoking read that delves into the depths of human nature and the impact of our actions on the world around us.
Once, my husband found a colony of storm petrels on the rocky coast of the untamed Atlantic. The night he took me there, I didn’t know they were some of the last of their kind. I knew only that they w...August 2020•305 pages
