A powerful, disturbing book about racial tensions, intolerance, and the seductive appeal of right-wing extremism, this story explores the difficult pathways of love, fear, anger and forgiveness.
Anne Provoost Book order
July 26, 1964
Anne Provoost is a Flemish writer. She writes with a sharp pen about themes that appeal to young people. Her stories are often intriguing and thought-provoking. She knows how to draw the reader into the world of her characters.
- 2019
- 2018
Falling
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of moral and political choices, Lucas grapples with the weight of his grandfather's wartime past and the rising tensions in his community. As he navigates his relationships with new friends Benoit and Caitlin, he confronts themes of nationalism, racism, and the impact of history on the present. Set against a backdrop of summer heat and suspense, the narrative delves into the painful realities of falling—into love, temptation, and ultimately, crisis—highlighting the often stark contrast between intentions and their consequences.
- 2004
When ReJana first sets eyes on the giant hull of the boat rising up from the dry centre of the desert, she doesn't understand what she is seeing. The rising waters have chased her and her family from their old home in the marshes to this barren desert, now transformed into a tented city bustling with industry. But the rumour of the impending flood seems too remote to be believable in this land where water is so scarce. Even as she falls in love with the Builder's son, Ham, the skies darken and panic spreads in the gathered tribes. ReJana questions all that she hears - and believes her family will be saved; even as the deluge begins and the doors to the ark are sealed
