Brian Doyle
Mink River
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870715853
- author:
- Brian Doyle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 319
- Dimensions:
- 22.7 x 15.4 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mink River is a vibrant and original debut novel that weaves together the lives of its characters in a small coastal town. The story is narrated by an omniscient voice, which brings to life dozens of individuals, each with their own unique struggles and triumphs.
The town's residents are a diverse and fascinating bunch, including a young boy who survives a terrifying bike accident, a doctor with a peculiar habit, and a teenage couple working at a shingle factory. As the narrative unfolds, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, revealing a rich tapestry of small-town life that draws on the oral traditions of the town's Native American and Irish immigrant communities.
With its lyrical prose and blend of the natural and fantastical, Mink River is a captivating read for anyone interested in exploring the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
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