Liberation A Novel
Liberation A Novel by Joanna Scott, published by Little, Brown on February 25, 2008, is a reprint edition comprising 272 pages in English. The narrative follows Adriana Nardi, a 10-year-old girl whose idyllic life on a lush Italian island is disrupted by the Allied occupation during World War II. As violence and uncertainty envelop her village, Adriana forms an unexpected bond with Amdu, a Senegalese soldier who has deserted his unit after witnessing a traumatic event.
The story unfolds across decades, with 60-year-old Adriana reflecting on her past while traveling on a commuter train to Penn Station. Through her memories, the novel explores the impact of war on innocence and the complexities of human relationships. Readers will encounter themes of conflict and memory, as Adriana navigates her recollections of the war and her connection with Amdu amidst a present crisis. This edition offers a literary exploration of the effects of war, making it a poignant read for those interested in fiction that delves into personal and historical narratives.
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“Deeply moving. . . . Joanna Scott brilliantly captures war as seen through the innocence of a child.” –Bookpage
Adriana Nardi is only 10 years old when Allied forces occupy her lush island home during World War II, plaguing the quiet Italian village with violence and uncertainty. Amdu is a Senegalese soldier who abandons his comrades and befriends Adriana after witnessing an unspeakable act that has far-reaching repercussions.
Decades later, on a commuter train bound for Penn Station, 60-year-old Adriana revisits her memories of the war and her doomed relationship with Amdu, even as a present crisis threatens her life.
“A prismatic and quietly powerful look at war. . . . Scott pulls off kaleidoscopic shifts of observation with a depth of vision possessed by great writers.” -Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Beautifully realized, exquisitely constructed, and fascinating. . . . A calming and beautiful book to read for consolation, in these dingy times.” -Washington Post Book World
“It may be about World War II, but this book is as timely as can be.” -Marie Claire
“Scott’s voice remains one of contemporary fiction’s most eloquent and essential.” -Kirkus Reviews
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