Description
In the sweltering heat of a Mississippi summer, the Batiste family braces for the unimaginable fury of Hurricane Katrina. As the storm gathers strength, Esch, her three brothers, and their father confront not only the rising floodwaters but also the deep-seated issues within their fractured family. This powerful novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the enduring bonds of kinship against the backdrop of impending disaster. Jesmyn Ward masterfully crafts a visceral and poignant narrative, immersing readers in the lives of a family fighting to hold onto each other and their home.
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paperback
Bloomsbury
Published Jan 1, 2011
261 pages
ISBN: 9781608195220
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward.