Brown, Rosellen
The Lake on Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781946448231
- author:
- Brown, Rosellen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Sarabande Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 16.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Lake on Fire is an epic narrative that begins among 19th century Jewish immigrants struggling to survive on a failing farm in Wisconsin. Dazzled by the promise of the American dream, siblings Chaya and Asher embark on a journey to Chicago, where they discover a city shrouded in illusion.
As they navigate the harsh realities of life in the city, Chaya and Asher find themselves at odds with their own desires and the expectations of those around them. Through their story, Rosellen Brown explores themes of family, love, and revolution, crafting a tale that resonates eerily with today's tumultuous social landscape.
With its vivid prose and unflinching gaze, The Lake on Fire is a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that shines a light on the complexities and contradictions of life in America during a time of great change.
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