Dimensions
135 x 190 x 6mm
A young fisherman is found dead in the nets of his boat off an island in the Pacific Northwest.
From this sudden mysterious beginning David Guterson weaves a riveting tale about love and war, and the ways men and women struggle for survival and redemption. An intelligent and moving novel, it is far more than a murder mystery. It is a deeply affecting story of love and death, and a test of passions and of two heritages claustrophobically locked on one dot of land.
'Continuum Contemporaries' is a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration for members of book clubs and reading groups, as well as for literature students at school, college and university.
The series gives readers accessible and informative introductions to 30 of the most popular, most acclaimed and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question.
Each book in the series features:
- Biography of the novelist including other works, influences and, in some cases, an interview.
- Full-length study of the novel, drawing out the important themes and ideas.
- Summary of how the novel was received upon publication.
- Summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or TV adaptations, literary prizes, etc.
- Wide range of suggestions for further reading, including websites.
- Lists of questions for reading groups or students to discuss.
