Sorrowland

Name: Sorrowland
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SKU: 9781529118759
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By Rivers Solomon

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Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon follows Vern, a young woman who escapes a religious compound to raise her twins in the wilderness. As she navigates her isolation, Vern is pursued by sinister forces while undergoing mysterious physical changes. The story blends elements of Gothic horror with a profound exploration of identity, motherhood, and freedom.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories blending gothic horror with speculative elements, exploring themes of identity, survival, and transformation. This gripping narrative follows a young woman on the run, facing both supernatural and real-world challenges, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate intense, character-driven stories.

Sorrowland

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Sorrowland is wonderland of fantastical and frightening, magical and real." - Marlon James, Man Booker prize winner

"A fantastical, fierce reckoning... Sorrowland is gorgeous." - Roxanne Gay

"Dark, magical and incredibly satisfying." - Independent

"An exhilarating journey to the outer limits of science fiction." - Guardian

"Epic!" - Observer

Vern, a hunted woman alone in the woods, gives birth to twins and raises them away from the influence of the outside world. But something is wrong—not with them, but with her own body. It's changing, it's itching, it's stronger, it's... not normal.

Sorrowland is a memorable work of Gothic fiction that wrestles with the tangled history of racism in America. By the end, Vern learns that monsters aren't just individuals, but entire histories, systems, and nations.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon has received critical acclaim for its beautifully written narrative and powerful storytelling, weaving a fantastical and fierce reckoning with America's history of racial oppression. Reviews praise the novel for being dark, magical, and incredibly satisfying while bringing to life an unforgettable main character, Vern. The book skillfully tackles themes of race, marginalisation, and identity within a gripping, gender-bending tale that is both thought-provoking and entertaining.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529118759

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Merky Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Rivers Solomon writes about life in the margins, where they're much at home. Their work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Best American Short Stories, and elsewhere. They are the author of An Unkindness of Ghosts, The Deep, and Sorrowland. A refugee of the transatlantic slave trade, Solomon was born on Turtle Island. They currently live in the UK.

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