Barry, Sebastian
A Thousand Moons
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571333394
- author:
- Barry, Sebastian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Thousand Moons by Sebastian Barry is a haunting and poetic tale of survival and revenge. After being adopted by ex-soldiers following the American Civil War, Winona, a young Lakota orphan, struggles to forge a new life in the face of violence and dispossession. As she tries to move beyond her troubled past, a traumatic event shatters the fragile harmony of her existence, setting her on a perilous journey that is both horrifying and thrilling. With its richly evocative prose, this novel explores the complexities of human experience and the enduring power of the human spirit. Sebastian Barry's masterful storytelling weaves together elements of family life, Westerns, and Indigenous culture to create a compelling narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.