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Set in a remote Canadian island town facing resettlement, the story centers on Moses Sweetland, a determined resident resisting the government's offer to leave. As his neighbors succumb to the offer, Moses reflects on the town's rich history and its colorful inhabitants. The narrative blends local lore with a stark, emotional depth, creating a vivid portrayal of resilience amidst inevitable change. Crummey's evocative prose captures the haunting beauty of Sweetland's landscape and the complexity of its past, appealing to fans of character-driven tales.
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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
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781631491108
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in a remote Canadian island town facing resettlement, the story centers on Moses Sweetland, a determined resident resisting the government's offer to leave. As his neighbors succumb to the offer, Moses reflects on the town's rich history and its colorful inhabitants. The narrative blends local lore with a stark, emotional depth, creating a vivid portrayal of resilience amidst inevitable change. Crummey's evocative prose captures the haunting beauty of Sweetland's landscape and the complexity of its past, appealing to fans of character-driven tales.