Our Lady of the Forest

Name: Our Lady of the Forest
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780747568216
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By David Guterson

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Our Lady of the Forest by David Guterson is a compelling narrative set in a small logging town in Washington. It follows a teenage runaway, Ann Holmes, who claims to have visions of the Virgin Mary. As word spreads, the town is engulfed by believers and sceptics alike, each with their own hopes and agendas. The novel explores themes of faith, desperation, and the human longing for meaning.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of faith, human fragility, and community dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a small logging town, it blends elements of mystery and spiritual introspection, providing a poignant look at how ordinary lives are transformed by extraordinary events. Its compelling characters and intriguing storyline invite readers to reflect on belief and the human condition.

Our Lady of the Forest

The evocative new novel from the author of the bestselling Snow Falling on Cedars

David Guterson's Snow Falling on Cedars is an international bestselling sensation, 3.5 million copies in the US and very nearly 1 million in the UK National press campaign and advertising Fantastic hardback review coverage

Description

Ann Holmes seems an unlikely candidate for revelation. A sixteen-year-old runaway, she is an itinerant mushroom picker who lives in a tent. Her past has been hardscrabble. Then one November afternoon, in the foggy woods of North Fork, Washington, the Virgin comes to her, clear as day. Is this delusion, a product of her occasional drug use, or a true calling to God?

Gradually word spreads, and thousands converge upon the already troubled town. For Tom Cross, an embittered logger who's been out of work since his son was paralysed in a terrible accident, the possibility that Ann's visions are real offers a last chance for him and his son.

As Father Collins searches both his own soul and Ann's; as Carolyn struggles with her less than admirable intentions; as Tom alternates between despair and hope; Our Lady of the Forest combines suspense, grit and humour in a story of faith at a contemporary crossroad.

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Our Lady of the Forest by David Guterson is praised for its exciting and thoughtful narrative, with a balanced tension between belief and despair. The novel is lauded for its gripping storyline and mysterious elements. Guterson's prose is noted as flawless, vividly evoking landscapes, while the story's dark and intriguing nature keeps readers guessing until the end.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747568216

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

David Guterson is the author of the novel Snow Falling on Cedars; a collection of short stories, The Country Ahead Of Us, The Country Behind, and of the non-fiction book Family Matters: Why Home Schooling Makes Sense. Snow Falling On Cedars won the PEN/ Faulkner Award. David Guterson lives in Washington State.

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