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Step into the mesmerizing realm of Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta, a stunning debut novel that enchants readers with its lyrical prose and profound emotional depth. This coming-of-age tale weaves a captivating story, echoing the brilliance of Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go' and Margaret Atwood's finest creations.
Set against a dystopian backdrop where fresh water is a prized possession, Memory of Water follows the journey of seventeen-year-old Noria Kaitio as she embraces her family's weighty legacy—the guardianship of a hidden freshwater spring nestled within the clandestine caves of her quaint village. For generations, her family has safeguarded this secret, and now the burden falls on Noria's shoulders.
As she begins her apprenticeship under her father, one of the last true tea masters, Noria is plunged into a world filled with responsibility and awakening. The haunting phrase, 'This place doesn't exist.' echoes through her mind as she confronts the heavy implications of her newfound knowledge. The promise she makes—to remember—takes on profound significance as she unwittingly becomes the arbiter of her loved ones' destinies.
Join Noria as she navigates the treacherous waters of her responsibilities in a society where water symbolizes both life and peril. Memory of Water is an essential read for lovers of thought-provoking fiction that dares to challenge the boundaries of humanity and connection.
ISBN: | 9780007529940 |
Author: | Emmi Itaranta |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | HarperVoyager |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 199 x 130 x 21 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 December, 2015 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 204g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’