The Polite Act of Drowning

Name: The Polite Act of Drowning
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781804182451
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By Charleen Hurtubise

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The Polite Act of Drowning by Charleen Hurtubise is a captivating novel set in a small Michigan town in the late 1980s. It follows the story of a young girl named Joanne, navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence amidst family secrets, personal traumas, and societal expectations. Against the backdrop of a close-knit community, Joanne's journey of self-discovery unfolds with emotional depth and poignant reflections on the nature of resilience and hope.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to coming-of-age stories that explore family dynamics and personal resilience. The narrative beautifully weaves together themes of growth, self-discovery, and the complexities of human emotions, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate character-driven fiction.

The Polite Act of Drowning

An elegant, atmospheric, emotional coming-of-age novel with themes of generational trauma, sexual identity and coping with mental illness at its heart, as well as the silence of women drowning in plain view in their daily lives.

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Michigan, 1985. The drowning of a teenage girl causes ripples in the small town of Kettle Lake, though for most the waters settle quickly. For sixteen-year-old Joanne Kennedy, however, the tragedy dredges up untold secrets and causes her mother to drift farther from reality and her family.

When troubled newcomer Lucinda arrives in town, she offers Joanne a chance of real friendship, and together the teenagers push against the boundaries of family, self-image, and their sexuality during the tension of a long, stifling summer. But the undercurrents of past harms continuously threaten to drag Joanne and those around her under...

The Polite Act of Drowning by Charleen Hurtubise explores the complexities of growing up amidst trauma and the bonds that form in its wake. Discover the impact of untold secrets and the strength of friendship in this captivating narrative.

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i>The Polite Act of Drowning by Charleen Hurtubise is praised for its lyrical and evocative storytelling. The novel vividly captures the complexities of family life and the journey into adulthood in a small lakeshore community. With a backdrop of natural beauty, the narrative is both poignant and mesmeric, featuring rich characters and emotional depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804182451

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 351g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Charleen Hurtubise has lived in Dublin, Ireland for over 25 years, having moved from Michigan, USA. She is a teacher and artist as well as a writer, and her short fiction, essays and poetry have appeared in various publications. She holds an MFA Creative Writing from University College Dublin (UCD) where she has also facilitated creative writing modules.