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? UNDER THE LAMPLIGHT-<\/strong><\/p>\n

A refugee seeks home in a ruined world.<\/strong> In her latest novel<\/a>, Tea Obreht transports readers to Island City, a place reminiscent of a once-glamorous Manhattan, where the echoes of past glory linger in the corridors of The Morningside, an apartment block now home to Silvia and her family.<\/p>\n

Silvia, her mother, and her aunt, Ena, are refugees from an unnamed land, each carrying <\/strong>their homeland's traditions and myths in different ways.<\/strong> Ena cherishes the past, preserving artifacts and recounting folk tales, while Silvia's mother, haunted by personal demons, refuses to look back fondly, and discourages discussing their family's history.<\/p>\n

Balancing exile and identity becomes a choice between holding on and letting go. <\/strong>Silvia's journey, fueled by curiosity and resilience, unfolds against a backdrop of societal upheaval and personal discovery. The compelling narrative resonates with warmth and insight, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience.<\/p>\n

WHERE TO GET IT- <\/strong>You can find it on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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