Alecia McKenzie
A Million Aunties
A Million Aunties
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A Million Aunties is a novel by Alecia McKenzie that explores the concept of family and healing after trauma. It follows artist Chris as he travels to Jamaica to find solitude, but instead discovers a new extended family with their own stories. The book is praised for its emotional depth, tender writing, and celebration of community and belonging.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
An absolutely captivating and deeply moving work of fiction. Bernardine Evaristo, the acclaimed Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, has crafted a literary masterpiece that will leave readers spellbound.
Seeking solace after a personal tragedy upends his world, artist Chris travels to his mother's homeland, Jamaica, in a bid to find peace. He expects to spend his time painting alone, coming to terms with his loss and the fractured relationship with his father. However, what he discovers is a new extended and complicated family with their own startling stories.
Told from different points of view, this is an utterly compelling and deeply relatable novel from the winner of two Commonwealth literary prizes. Fans of Girl, Woman, Other and The Vanishing Half will love this book about friendship, community, chosen family, and healing after trauma.
What readers are saying about A Million Aunties:
"This is a wonderful story about the families we're given and those we make for ourselves. A life-affirming read." - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
"This warm and wise story celebrates the importance of community and belonging." - Woman's Own
"A tender novel." - Hello
"Have you ever not wanted a book to end? Were disappointed that the characters are gone from your life?... Makes you yearn for more." - New York Journal of Books
"An absolute delight!... Trust me - if you enjoy character-driven, multicultural fiction, you're going to want to get your hands on this book ASAP." - Reader review
"Emotional, enthralling, and heartfelt... A story of loss and the infinite types of love." - Woman's World
"Pulls you in and holds you right till the end. It's . Absolutely stunning." - Reader review
In conclusion, A Million Aunties is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-written and emotionally resonant novel. Bernardine Evaristo's masterful storytelling and vivid characters will transport readers to the vibrant streets of Jamaica, where they will discover the power of love, family, and community. This is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
Weight: 334g
Dimension: 144 x 224 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349702537
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