Waterline A Novel
Waterline A Novel by Ross Raisin, published by HarperCollins on February 7, 2012, is a poignant exploration of loss and the search for meaning. This reprint edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Mick Little, a former shipbuilder from Glasgow, as he navigates the challenges of life after the closure of the shipyards and the death of his wife, Cathy. His journey takes him to Australia and back, reflecting on his struggles to find work and a sense of belonging.
In Waterline, readers will encounter a deeply human story that delves into themes of grief and alienation. As Mick grapples with his past and the guilt surrounding his wife’s death, the novel captures the essence of an ordinary man’s life marked by extraordinary circumstances. Raisin’s writing vividly portrays the quiet yet profound experiences of those living on the fringes of modern society, making this book a reflective examination of personal loss and the quest for a new beginning.
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Mick Little used to be a shipbuilder on the Glasgow yards. But as they closed one after another down the river, the search for work took him and his beloved wife, Cathy, to Australia, and back again, struggling for a living, longing for home. Thirty years later the yards are nearly all gone and Cathy is dead. And now Mick will have to find a new way to live: to get away, start again, and try to deal with the guilt he feels over her death.
With devastating vision, Ross Raisin brings to life the story of an ordinary man caught in the outer reaches of modern existence, suffering the loss of a great love. Waterline paints a captivating portrait of the alienation of lives lived quietly all around us, and of one man’s existence dissolved through grief, and the long journey home.
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