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Thrust

By Lidia Yuknavitch
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In Thrust by Lidia Yuknavitch, a young girl with an exceptional gift for time travel embarks on a journey through different eras, discovering interconnected stories of human resilience and transformation. Set against a backdrop of cultural and environmental uncertainty, the novel explores themes of love, identity, and interconnectedness, weaving a narrative tapestry that challenges the boundaries of time and space.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative narratives that blend historical context with speculative elements, featuring a strong exploration of themes like survival, connection, and the boundaries of time. A beautifully crafted tapestry for readers who appreciate rich, lyrical prose and thought-provoking storytelling.

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From the visionary author of the internationally bestselling The Book of Joan comes an epic novel tracing the construction of a colossal statue - and the lives of two centuries of immigrants navigating its turbulent wake

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Thrust by Lidia Yuknavitch tells the story of Laisve, a refugee in a destroyed city-island, hunted in Raids and haunted by the spirits of her drowned mother and brother. As she dives into the river, she finds herself travelling between times and waterways, connecting with people from the past and future.

Among those she encounters are a group of workers constructing a colossal monument to freedom for a young and bustling nation. But exactly whatβ€”and whomβ€”will that liberty represent?

As Laisve drifts into their histories, she schools seekers in the ways of dreams, love, and the ultimate aim of liberty: to free the next generation from the chains of this one.

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Lidia Yuknavitch's Thrust has been described as a dream-like and unsettling experience, engaging readers with its exploration of contemporary societal concerns, such as the surveillance state and climate change. It has been celebrated for its lyrical prose and incantatory style, presenting a powerful narrative about agency and resilience. Critics have noted its depth, complexity, and timeliness, calling it both a triumph and impressive.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838857851

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: B&W images throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Lidia Yuknavitch is the internationally bestselling author of the novels The Book of Joan,The Small Backs of Children and Dora: A Headcase, and of the memoir The Chronology of Water. She is the recipient of two Oregon Book Awards and has been a finalist for the PEN Center USA Creative Nonfiction Award. She lives in Portland, Oregon.@LidiaYuknavitch | lidiayuknavitch.net

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