Bunting, Madeleine
Island Song
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783784639
- author:
- Bunting, Madeleine
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Island Song by Madeleine Bunting tells the story of two women, separated by decades and war, whose lives are intertwined in complex ways. In 1939, Helene's life is forever changed when her husband enlists in the British army, and she must navigate the challenges of living under German occupation on the island of Guernsey. Forty years later, their daughter Roz sets out to uncover the truth about her father's past, leading her to a deeper understanding of her own mother's experiences during the war. As Roz delves into her family's history, she uncovers painful secrets and choices made to survive the Nazi occupation. Island Song is a powerful exploration of the moral complexities of war-time allegiances and the hidden trauma experienced by women during wartime. With emotional acuity and passionate intensity, Bunting sheds light on the psychological toll of living with the enemy. This book offers a vivid and nuanced portrayal of life under German occupation, asking fundamental questions about how we claim ownership of our own stories and the secrets we keep from ourselves and others.
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