Shawna Yang Ryan
Green Island (Please Use This Code.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101872369
- author:
- Shawna Yang Ryan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 385
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2.3 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Romance, Historical Romance, General, Shawna Yang Ryan,Green Island (Please Use This Code.),Vintage,1101872365,Asian American,Cultural Heritage,Sagas,Fiction,Domestic fiction,Families,Historical fiction,Taiwan - History - 20th century,Taiwan - Politi
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Green Island A Novel by Shawna Yang Ryan is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of survival and complicity in the face of oppression. Set against the backdrop of Taiwan's tumultuous history, this stunning story follows one family's struggle to navigate the aftermath of a traumatic event and the difficult choices they must make to protect themselves. The author masterfully weaves together themes of identity, community, and the human cost of politics, creating a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. As the years pass, the past continues to haunt the present, forcing the family's youngest daughter to confront the same difficult decisions her father faced decades earlier. This thought-provoking novel raises essential questions about the nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and the human condition, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in stories that challenge and inspire.