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A Map of the Known World by Lisa Ann Sandell
4.0
A Map Of The Known World is wonderfully crafted, the language and writing easily being my favourite aspect of this particular novel. The author, Lisa Ann Sandell writes such lyrically beautiful crafted prose and utilizes multiple figures of speech that further enhance the story and helps to drawn the reader in. I have to say that it was a great pleasure to read this novel and the writing contained within it.
A Map Of The Known World happens to be a story filled with the realistic struggle of a family that is torn apart due to the death of Nate, who so happens to be Cora's (the protagonist's) older brother. The novel follows Cora and her battle to overcome the grief that plagues her and her family after such a heartbreaking occurrence. Most of the emphasis in this novel is placed upon family and internal healing although there are also hints of romance and friendship thrown into the mix as well.
As much as I enjoyed this novel I do have to admit that at times I felt as if something was missing. As I mentioned above, the language was fantastic and I felt that the development of the characters was also well crafted and developed. I enjoyed watching Cora grown and learn to handle the elements that she found herself strewn among as well as come into her own. I think my problem may have had something to do with the dialogue which I felt was slightly forced as well as the reactions of some characters when in particular situations. Aside from that, I enjoyed this novel greatly and am more than happy to have picked it up.
Overall: A Map Of The Known World is a story surrounding the familiar topic of loss and moving on from a devastating circumstance. In my opinion, it is a story with many worthwhile moments and is most certainly worth a read.
A Map Of The Known World happens to be a story filled with the realistic struggle of a family that is torn apart due to the death of Nate, who so happens to be Cora's (the protagonist's) older brother. The novel follows Cora and her battle to overcome the grief that plagues her and her family after such a heartbreaking occurrence. Most of the emphasis in this novel is placed upon family and internal healing although there are also hints of romance and friendship thrown into the mix as well.
As much as I enjoyed this novel I do have to admit that at times I felt as if something was missing. As I mentioned above, the language was fantastic and I felt that the development of the characters was also well crafted and developed. I enjoyed watching Cora grown and learn to handle the elements that she found herself strewn among as well as come into her own. I think my problem may have had something to do with the dialogue which I felt was slightly forced as well as the reactions of some characters when in particular situations. Aside from that, I enjoyed this novel greatly and am more than happy to have picked it up.
Overall: A Map Of The Known World is a story surrounding the familiar topic of loss and moving on from a devastating circumstance. In my opinion, it is a story with many worthwhile moments and is most certainly worth a read.