Katie Kitamura
Gone to the Forest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846689246
- author:
- Katie Kitamura
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Clerkenwell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A powerful and poignant novel set against the backdrop of colonial turmoil. Tom's family farm is a fragile existence, frozen under his father's control since his mother's death ten years earlier. When a young woman named Carine enters their lives, the delicate balance of their relationships is disrupted. As tensions escalate, Tom, his father, and Carine must confront their loyalties to one another and their determination to survive in a nation on the brink of revolution. A gripping tale of family drama and political upheaval, Gone to the Forest explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for identity in the face of uncertainty. With its vivid prose and nuanced characters, this novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in stories of love, loyalty, and survival. Set against the turbulent landscape of colonialism, this second novel by Katie M. Kitamura is a thought-provoking exploration of family, power, and the human condition.