Boyden, Joseph
Through Black Spruce
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753823323
- author:
- Boyden, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 15.4 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Through Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden is a powerful novel about two native Canadian sisters and the forces that pull them apart. Fifteen years after their patriarch's death, the clan struggles to survive on their hardscrabble reservation. When Suzanne leaves with her boyfriend Gus, tensions between families escalate to violent levels, prompting Annie to search for them. As Annie travels from Toronto to New York, Will encounters dire troubles at home, while she discovers painful truths about the inescapable ties of family. The story is a poignant exploration of loss, identity, and the complexities of family relationships. This novel is a thought-provoking portrayal of life on a Canadian reservation, delving into themes of community, culture, and the struggles faced by those living off the land.