Jennifer Croft
Homesick
Homesick
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Homesick is a novel about a young translator who learns to love language and heals through words, exploring the promises and perils of empathy and sisterhood. It follows the lives of Amy and Zoe, who are homeschooled due to Zoe's seizures, and Amy's intellectual growth.
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: Charco Press
The captivating coming-of-age narrative of an acclaimed translator, Homesick, delves into the profound journey of discovering the beauty of language in all its diverse manifestations. Through the power of words and the complexities of empathy and sisterhood, the story unfolds as sisters Amy and Zoe, raised in Oklahoma, navigate their unique paths. Zoe, plagued by debilitating and enigmatic seizures, spends her childhood confined to hospitals, enduring numerous surgeries in an attempt to alleviate her condition. In contrast, Amy thrives intellectually, displaying an innate ability to transcend the challenges of her home life and explore a world beyond. Her first love emerges in the form of her Russian tutor, Sasha, but when Amy enters university at the age of 15, her life undergoes a drastic transformation, leading to tragic consequences.
Author Croft skillfully weaves together powerful scenes that deeply resonated with me, evoking a profound contemplation of my own sisters. I was particularly struck by the way the language captures the essence of a child's consciousness, rendering the narrative hauntingly accomplished. Kali Fajardo-Anstine, in her review, praises Homesick as a remarkable achievement, highlighting the author's ability to delve into the complexities of human relationships and emotions with finesse and depth.
This captivating coming-of-age narrative, Homesick, explores the transformative power of language, the complexities of empathy, and the enduring bonds of sisterhood. Through the lives of Amy and Zoe, the story delves into the challenges and triumphs of growing up, navigating the complexities of love, and finding one's place in the world. With its hauntingly accomplished language and powerful storytelling, Homesick is a testament to the enduring power of literature to touch hearts and inspire minds.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913867317
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