Divisadero
Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje, published by Bloomsbury in 2008, is a literary work that explores the complexities of family life in 1970s Northern California. The narrative centers around a farmer and his teenage daughters, Anna and Claire, who cultivate their land alongside Coop, a young man who becomes part of their unconventional family. An incident of violence disrupts their lives, leading to profound changes in their relationships and dynamics.
In this first edition, readers will find Ondaatje’s signature sensuous prose as he delves into themes of psychological depth and familial bonds. The story intricately weaves together the lives of its characters, revealing the emotional landscapes shaped by love, loss, and the impact of unforeseen events. With 289 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the nuanced portrayal of sibling relationships and the challenges they face in a shifting world.
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It is the 1970s in Northern California. A farmer and his teenager daughters, Anna and Claire, work the land with the help of Coop, the enigmatic young man who lives with them. Theirs is a makeshift family, until they are driven by an incident of violence – of both hand and heart.
Written in the same sensuous prose for which Michael Ondaatje’s fiction is celebrated, Divisadero is the work of a master story-teller.
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