The Wonder
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on September 5, 2017. This 320-page novel unfolds in a small Irish village where a young girl, Anna O’Donnell, claims to have survived without food for months, drawing both intrigue and skepticism from the community. An English nurse, Lib Wright, is brought in to observe this phenomenon, which may be more than just a miracle, as she grapples with the implications of Anna’s situation.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of family life and psychological tension, exploring themes of faith and survival. As Lib becomes increasingly involved in Anna’s life, the story delves into the complexities of belief and the lengths one will go to protect a child. The setting and character dynamics create a rich backdrop for this exploration of human connection and moral dilemmas, making The Wonder a thought-provoking read.
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By the New York Times bestselling author of Room: A small Irish village is mystified by what appears to be a miracle but may actually be murder in this “fine, fact-based, old-school page-turner” (Stephen King).
In this masterpiece by Emma Donoghue, an English nurse brought to a small Irish village to observe what appears to be a miracle — a girl said to have survived without food for months — soon finds herself fighting to save the child’s life.
Tourists flock to the cabin of eleven-year-old Anna O’Donnell, who believes herself to be living off manna from heaven, and a journalist is sent to cover the sensation. Lib Wright, a veteran of Florence Nightingale’s Crimean campaign, is hired to keep watch over the girl.
Written with all the propulsive tension that made Room a huge bestseller, THE WONDER works beautifully on many levels–a tale of two strangers who transform each other’s lives, a powerful psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.
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