Book description
In this haunting debut, Garth Stein brilliantly invokes his Native American heritage and its folklore to create a mesmerising supernatural thriller. When Jenna Rosen, a grieving young mother, returns to the remote Alaskan town where her young son drowned, she discovers that the truth about her son's death is shroudedā¦
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1 author picked Raven Stole the Moon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Iām recommending Raven Stole the Moon for a few reasons. First, it addresses maternal guilt and loss, which are important themes in my novel. Second, it incorporates Native Alaskan mysticism, drawing on the authorās Tlingit heritage. I am always intrigued by spiritual lore, and one of my characters, who also has a Native Alaskan background, relies on nature to anticipateāor even predictāthe future. And finally, Iām an overall fan of the author (who also wrote The Art of Racing in the Rain) and found the book to be entertainingāand letās face it, entertainment is one of the key reasonsā¦
From G.'s list on for escaping to Alaska.
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