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Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward is a National Book Award-winning novel that promises to immerse you in the heart of Southern life, capturing the essence of resilience and family bonds in the face of adversity.
This compelling narrative unfolds in the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, following fifteen-year-old Esch and her three brothers as they prepare for the impending threat of Hurricane Katrina. With their father often absent and engulfed in despair, the siblings must confront their turbulent realities amidst the chaos of their environment.
As Esch navigates an unexpected pregnancy, her brother Skeetah fiercely cares for his pit bull’s dwindling litter, while Randall and Junior contribute to the family dynamic filled with both innocence and urgency. This intense twelve-day journey vividly illustrates their struggle for survival, showcasing the strength of family ties when faced with external and internal crises.
Critics have lauded Ward's lyrical prose, with the Washington Post calling it 'masterful' and the Daily Mail highlighting its portrayal of community spirit that triumphs over adversity. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable exploration of hope, survival, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Salvage the Bones is not just a novel; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
ISBN: | 9781408897720 |
Author: | Jesmyn Ward |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 30 November, 2017 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 194g |
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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.’