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Set in a remote Canadian island town facing resettlement, the story follows Moses Sweetland, the last islander refusing to leave. As he witnesses his neighbors depart, he reflects on the town's rich history and its quirky inhabitants. The narrative captures the mythical essence of Sweetland amidst a harsh landscape, drawing parallels to local folklore. Michael Crummey skillfully intertwines past and present, crafting a poignant tale of resilience and the struggle against erasure in a changing world.
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Sweetland, Michael Crummey
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Sweetland
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Crummey
- Publisher
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780871407900
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in a remote Canadian island town facing resettlement, the story follows Moses Sweetland, the last islander refusing to leave. As he witnesses his neighbors depart, he reflects on the town's rich history and its quirky inhabitants. The narrative captures the mythical essence of Sweetland amidst a harsh landscape, drawing parallels to local folklore. Michael Crummey skillfully intertwines past and present, crafting a poignant tale of resilience and the struggle against erasure in a changing world.