Recommendation: Warlight is a remarkable novel that takes you on a captivating journey into post-war London, where a young boy, Nathaniel, finds himself caught up in a world of mystery and intrigue. Through the elegant prose of Michael Ondaatje, you will be drawn into a web of family secrets and lies, as Nathaniel uncovers the truth about his mother's past. This book's unique appeal lies in its ability to seamlessly blend history, imagination, and memory, creating a beautifully melancholic and engrossing narrative. If you are a fan of thought-provoking historical fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the haunting power of the past, then Warlight is a must-read for you.
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- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2018)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
- Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Longlist (2019)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
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Recommendation: Warlight is a remarkable novel that takes you on a captivating journey into post-war London, where a young boy, Nathaniel, finds himself caught up in a world of mystery and intrigue. Through the elegant prose of Michael Ondaatje, you will be drawn into a web of family secrets and lies, as Nathaniel uncovers the truth about his mother's past. This book's unique appeal lies in its ability to seamlessly blend history, imagination, and memory, creating a beautifully melancholic and engrossing narrative. If you are a fan of thought-provoking historical fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the haunting power of the past, then Warlight is a must-read for you.
Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2018)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2018)
- Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Longlist (2019)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2018)
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.
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