Description
Set during the construction of the Panama Canal, this sweeping historical novel follows a local fisherman’s son seeking purpose, a determined Barbadian teenager fighting to save her ailing sister, and an American scientist pursuing a cure for malaria. As workers and immigrants converge on Panama, their lives become intertwined amid punishing labor, colonial ambition, racial inequality, and the relentless forces of progress. Through these richly drawn perspectives, the story explores family, loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of transforming a nation. Poignant and immersive, it brings a pivotal chapter of history vividly to life.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780063291324
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez.