Publication Date - August 14, 2018
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The haunting landscape of Newfoundland and it's hardy citizens has been a backdrop for novels before. Emma Hooper's new novel centers on one island and its vanishing inhabitants, focusing on one family and their sacrifices to stay. Martha and Aidan grew up on the island, making their living on a fishing boat. Once commercial fishing operations cause the fish population to disappear, the couple and their two children cope in different ways. I loved the beautiful descriptions of the island and I think the way the lost fishing is described is perfect. The story unravels at a glacial pace, though, and the plodding dialogue didn't help much. So while I liked many aspects of this novel, it may just not be the right fit for my reading tastes. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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