Erdrich, Louise
LaRose
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472151858
- author:
- Erdrich, Louise
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Corsair
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 16.3 x 3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A devastating event sets off a chain reaction in this powerful novel by Louise Erdrich. In 1999, Landreaux Iron's life is forever changed when he accidentally kills his neighbour's young son while hunting. As the story unfolds, LaRose becomes the linchpin linking two fragile families, the Irons and the Raviches, as they navigate their grief and guilt. The novel explores themes of family, community, and redemption, weaving a narrative that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. When a vengeful man with a long-standing grudge begins to threaten the fragile peace between the two families, LaRose's presence becomes crucial in healing old wounds and finding a way forward.