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The Strangers : a novel / Katherena Vermette.
A breathtaking companion to her bestselling debut 'The Break', Katherena Vermettes 'The Strangers' brings readers into the dynamic world of the Stranger family, the strength of their bond, the shared pain in their past, and the light that beckons from the horizon. This is a searing exploration of race, class, inherited trauma, and matrilineal bonds that - despite everything - refuse to be broken. Vermette is a Metis writer from Treaty One territory, heart of the Metis nation, Winnipeg, MB. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780735239616 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 336 pages : genealogical table ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Hamish Hamilton, 2021.
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| Subject: | Families > Fiction. Métis women > Fiction. Métis > Fiction. Women > Fiction. Winnipeg (Man.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Psychological fiction. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | FIC Verme | 31681010250876 | FICTION | Available | - |
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Verme | 31681010250884 | FICTION | Available | - |
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A GLOBE & MAIL BEST BOOK
From the bestselling author of The Break comes a staggering intergenerational saga that explores how connected we are, even when weâre no longer togetherâeven when weâre forced apart.
Cedar has nearly forgotten what her family looks like. Phoenix has nearly forgotten what freedom feels like. And Elsie has nearly given up hope. Nearly.
After time spent in foster homes, Cedar goes to live with her estranged father. Although she grapples with the pain of being separated from her mother, Elsie, and sister, Phoenix, sheâs hoping for a new chapter in her life, only to find herself once again in a strange house surrounded by strangers. From a youth detention centre, Phoenix gives birth to a baby sheâll never get to raise and tries to forgive herself for all the harm sheâs caused (while wondering if she even should). Elsie, struggling with addiction and determined to turn her life around, is buoyed by the idea of being reunited with her daughters and strives to be someone they can depend on, unlike her own distant mother. These are the Strangers, each haunted in her own way. Between flickering moments of warmth and support, the women diverge and reconnect, fighting to survive in a fractured system that pretends to offer success but expects them to fail. Facing the distinct blade of racism from those they trusted most, they urge one another to move through the darkness, all the while wondering if theyâll ever emerge safely on the other side.Â
A breathtaking companion to her bestselling debut The Break, Vermetteâs The Strangers brings readers into the dynamic world of the Stranger family, the strength of their bond, the shared pain in their past, and the light that beckons from the horizon. This is a searing exploration of race, class, inherited trauma, and matrilineal bonds thatâdespite everythingârefuse to be broken.
