Shining Sea

Name: Shining Sea
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SKU: 9780316307864
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By Anne Korkeakivi

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Summary

Shining Sea by Anne Korkeakivi explores the intricacies of family dynamics and personal grief, following Michael Gannon's sudden death and its ripple effects on his family. Set against the backdrop of changing social landscapes from the 1960s to the 1980s, the novel delves into the lives of his widow, Barbara, and their children as they navigate loss, secrets, and the quest for identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to multi-generational family sagas filled with vivid, intricate portraits of characters confronting life's unpredictable challenges. The narrative offers a rich exploration of resilience, personal secrets, and family bonds set against diverse backdrops, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling.

Shining Sea

An arresting and absorbing novel that spans decades, drawing us into the turbulent lives of a family in Southern California after the sudden death of the father

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Beginning in 1962 with a shocking loss, Shining Sea quickly pulls us into the lives of forty-three-year-old Michael Gannon's widow and offspring. Brilliantly described and utterly alive on the page, the Gannon clan find themselves charting paths they never anticipated, for decades to come.

Told with a cinematic sweep, Shining Sea transports us from World War II to the present day, crisscrossing from the beaches of Southern California to the Woodstock rock festival, from London's gritty nightlife in the eighties to Scotland's remote Inner Hebrides, from the dry heat of Arizona to the fertile farmland of Massachusetts.

Epic, tender, and beautifully rendered, Shining Sea is the portrait of an American family—a profound depiction of the ripple effects of war, the passing down of memory, the making of myth, and the power of the ideal of heroism to lead us astray but sometimes also to keep us afloat.

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Anne Korkeakivi's Shining Sea is praised for its impressive scope, engaging prose, and compelling themes, spanning generations of the Gannon family. Reviewers highlight the novel's ability to blend epic drama with minimalistic beauty, showcasing authorial grace and eloquence. It explores complex family dynamics, the lingering effects of war, and the power of memory, all delivered with clear and vivid storytelling. The novel is universally acclaimed for its emotional depth, deft characterisation, and the seamless weaving of its themes, creating a powerful and resonant narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316307864

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Back Bay Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Anne Korkeakivi is the author of the novel An Unexpected Guest. Born and raised in New York City, she has lived in France and Finland, and currently resides in Geneva, Switzerland, with her husband, a human-rights lawyer with the United Nations, and their two daughters. Her short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in numerous publications in the United States and Britain.