Sorrowland- A Novel by Rivers Solomon
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Web ID: 18023689Beautifully written story of this young woman's li
A mixture of many fascinating elements that would place the story into many genre but it doesn't really fit into any one type. The story revolves around a cult. The cult itself has become a character in the story as this young woman who has lived her life inside the cult has now escaped. Only 15, she is married to the cult's leader and is pregnant with twins. Her life has been constant violence and teachings enhanced by drugs. It should be no surprise that her interactions after escape are tempered by her life before escape. She will raise her children and live her life hunted and haunted by the cult and it's members. This story has been built in layers. As our MC ages, so does her ability to see how she escaped the physical presence but not the influence of her earlier life. Her emotional stability leans to the agressive behavior of a prisoner, not the survivor she is. As her children grow, they will become strangers to her, becoming more like their father. This is not a quick, easy read. The story winds and sometimes double backs into itself. It defies categorization, yet should be appreciated by readers of fiction, scifi, paranormal.....try it before you make up your mind.
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Uncannily Good
Sorrowland reads like an X-Men comic that you missed from the 70s. I can't think of higher praise for a book. Solomon absolutely knocked this one out of the park.
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Sorrowland
What an intense engrossing journey! A stunning piece of speculative fiction. One of my top reads of the year.
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Thought provoking
This novel was intense, rich in depth, and wild twist of genres. It gave a voice to those who society has minimized or rather looks away from. It was gripping and raw like the dark forest it took place in. Not one to spoil a good story by revealing spoilers, if you are looking for a thought provoking read add this to your to read list.
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