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Essence: Small islanders unite for their survival

Recommended because Coastliners is a captivating story of how a small and struggling community comes together to save their island, battling the fierce forces of nature and economic hardships. The author, Joanne Harris, has created a realistic setting with vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, which could be relatable to those living in small towns. The book is recommended for those who enjoy themes of resilience, survival, and community building.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Coastliners

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ISBN: 9780552150422
Authors: Joanne Harris
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 8926 readers)

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Set on a small, blustery fishing island off the coast of France, Coastliners is the story of Mado, a young woman who returns to her childhood home to find the local community torn apart by family feuds, bad tides and murky political machinations. Passionate, stubborn Mado tries to save the livelihoods of the villagers of Les Salants by urging them to work together to save the beach from erosion, both natural and man-made. The villagers eventually cooperate with the help of Flynn, a charismatic stranger with a shady past. Then there's her father, taciturn Grosjean, as "prickly and tightly layered as an artichoke", and local, wealthy businessman Brismand who also seems to be hiding something. Mado must unravel these mysteries, while attempting to keep a hold on her own sense of self in this claustrophobic, close community.
 

Essence: Small islanders unite for their survival

Recommended because Coastliners is a captivating story of how a small and struggling community comes together to save their island, battling the fierce forces of nature and economic hardships. The author, Joanne Harris, has created a realistic setting with vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, which could be relatable to those living in small towns. The book is recommended for those who enjoy themes of resilience, survival, and community building.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.