Literary Fiction
A catastrophic storm leads Cora to a life-altering decision about her son's name, exploring abuse and family ties across three alternate lives.
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A catastrophic storm leads Cora to a life-altering decision about her son's name, exploring abuse and family ties across three alternate lives.
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The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life? In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register the birth of her son. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates.... Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alterna...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mild romance with glimpses and kisses; sexual assault in abuse context
Violence & gore
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On-page domestic violence and murder with graphic physical harm
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Alcohol abuse and addiction themes recur across storylines
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Multiple queer protagonists; anti-gay bias depicted in places
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Background themes of misogyny and coercive social control
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Sustained domestic abuse: physical, emotional, sexual assault; murder
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