Foreign Fruit: A Novel by Debi Roberts
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Foreign Fruit is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family, identity, and the search for belonging. Protagonist Maggie Walsh, a young woman raised in rural Ireland, has always felt adrift, both in her family and in the world at large. When she inherits an abandoned house in California from a grandfather she never knew, she decides to leave the only home she's ever known and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3490 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 26 pages |
As Maggie travels to the sun-drenched shores of California, she is met with a mixture of warmth and indifference. She struggles to connect with her distant relatives, who seem both intrigued and wary of her. She finds herself drawn to the vibrant Latino community in her new town, but she is also aware of the subtle and not-so-subtle prejudices that exist between them and the white community.
Through it all, Maggie grapples with her own sense of identity. She is Irish, but she doesn't feel Irish. She is American, but she doesn't feel American. She is drawn to the Latino community, but she knows she will never truly be one of them. As she navigates this complex terrain, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her place in the world.
Foreign Fruit is a beautifully written and deeply affecting novel that explores the universal themes of family, identity, and belonging. Maggie Walsh is a complex and relatable character, and her journey of self-discovery is both inspiring and heartbreaking. Roberts' writing is lyrical and evocative, and she brings the vibrant setting of California to life with stunning clarity.
If you are looking for a novel that will挑战 your assumptions about family, identity, and belonging, then I highly recommend Foreign Fruit. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
About the Author
Debi Roberts is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and anthologies, and she is the recipient of the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize and the Whiting Award. She lives in California with her husband and two children.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3490 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 26 pages |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3490 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 26 pages |