The Long-Shining Waters
The Long-Shining Waters by Danielle Sosin, published by Milkweed Editions in 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 320 pages in English. This book presents three interconnected stories set against the backdrop of Lake Superior, exploring the lives of characters separated by centuries yet united by their shared geography. The narratives delve into the challenges faced by an Ojibwe woman in 1622, a Norwegian fishing couple in 1902, and a bar owner in 2000, each confronting their own struggles and transformations.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical detail woven throughout these narratives, which highlight themes of endurance, isolation, and the quest for meaning amidst uncertainty. The characters’ experiences reflect the wild beauty and formidable nature of the lake, creating a compelling exploration of human resilience. As the stories unfold, a fourth mysterious character emerges, further deepening the connection between the past and present. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of life along the shores of this great fresh-water expanse.
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Lake Superior, the north country, the great fresh-water expanse. Frigid. Lethal. Wildly beautiful. The Long-Shining Waters gives us three stories whose characters are separated by centuries and circumstance, yet connected across time by a shared geography.
In 1622, Grey Rabbit–an Ojibwe woman, a mother and wife–struggles to understand a dream-life that has taken on fearful dimensions. As she and her family confront the hardship of living near the “big water,” her psyche and her world edge toward irreversible change. In 1902, Berit and Gunnar, a Norwegian fishing couple, also live on the lake. Berit is unable to conceive, and the lake anchors her isolated life, testing the limits of her endurance and spirit. And in 2000, when Nora, a seasoned bar owner, loses her job and is faced with an open-ended future, she is drawn reluctantly into a road trip around the great lake. As these narratives unfold and overlap with the mesmerizing rhythm of waves, a fourth mysterious character gradually comes into stark relief.
Rich in historical detail, and universal in its exploration of the human desire for meaning when faced with uncertainty, The Long-Shining Waters is an unforgettable and singular debut.
Titles and Awards:
MILKWEED NATIONAL FICTION PRIZE WINNER
INDIE HEARTLAND BESTSELLER
ONE BOOK SOUTH DAKOTA SELECTION
MINNESOTA BOOK AWARD FINALIST
MIDWEST BOOKSELLERS BOOK AWARD FINALIST
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