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Publication Date: February 5, 2024
Publisher: Gold Wake Press
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781737780861
Price: $15.95 (paperback)
172 Pages
Tracing back through the decades, Reeves’ latest novel chronicles the trials and triumphs of an Italian-American family entwined with the ever-changing landscape of the nineteenth century. The story begins in a charming Italian town, following the life of a young woman before expanding across continents, with scenes set in both Italy and the United States. Reeves brings Anna’s story to life with a writing style that is both lyrical and incredibly vibrant. She expertly paints a vivid picture of WWI era through meticulous attention to detail, capturing the essence of everyday life and the customs of the time period with precision. The novel’s beauty lies not only in its captivating plot, but also in the timely themes it delves into, such as the lasting effects of the past, the struggle for identity within a new cultural environment, and the intricacies of family ties, particularly mother-daughter bonds. Politics may not be a prominent topic in the novel, but the effects of socio-political shifts on Anna and Vincenzo’ lives are undeniable. The captivating plot is intertwined with a detailed historical context. Narrated from various characters’ first-person voices over the span of decades, the novel works equally well as wartime tale, coming-of-age story, and sweeping history lesson. Mesmerizing and engrossing.
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