Hard Red Spring A Novel
Hard Red Spring by Kelly Kerney is a reprint edition published by Penguin on March 28, 2017. This novel spans a hundred years of Guatemala’s tumultuous history, intertwining the lives of four American women linked by the mysterious disappearance of a little girl. The narrative unfolds through distinct time periods, showcasing the impact of political and social upheaval on personal lives.
Readers will find a rich exploration of historical and political themes as the story delves into the experiences of a young girl in 1902, the wife of an ambassador in 1954, an evangelical missionary in 1983, and a mother in 1999. Each character’s journey reflects the complexities of their circumstances and the broader implications of Guatemala’s history. This edition, comprising 448 pages, offers a profound look at how individual lives are shaped by the brutal realities of their surroundings.
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An ambitious and unforgettable epic novel that spans a hundred years of Guatemala’s tumultuous history as experienced by four American women who are linked by the mysterious disappearance of a little girl
In 1902, a young girl watches her family’s life destroyed by corrupt officials and inscrutable natives. In 1954, the wife of the American ambassador becomes trapped in the intrigue of a cold war love affair. In 1983, an evangelical missionary discovers that the Good News may not be good news at all to the Mayan refugees she hopes to save. And in 1999, the mother of an adopted Mayan daughter embarks on a Roots Tour only to find that the history she seeks is not safely in the past.
A heartrending and masterfully written look at a country in perpetual turmoil, Hard Red Spring brilliantly reveals how the brutal realities of history play out in the lives of individuals and reveals Guatemala in a manner reminiscent of the groundbreaking memoir I, Rigoberta Menchu.
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