Rage the Night A Novel

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Literary FictionHistorical FictionPsychological ThrillerFamily SagaComing of AgeMan vs. NatureEmotionalAtmosphericHistorical SettingFemale ProtagonistsGrief & LossSelf-Discovery1960sTraumaResilienceLossFiction
Literary Fiction

Rage the Night A Novel

Donna Morrissey

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Set against the stark beauty of Newfoundland in the 1960s, this novel introduces Clara, a young girl whose life is shaped by the isolation of her home, a remote lighthouse managed by her father, and the powerful, untamed forces of the natural world. Her upbringing is one of quiet observation and innocence, but this sheltered existence is shattered by a singular, traumatic event. This pivotal incident forces Clara to confront darkness she could not have imagined, marking a profound end to her childhood and initiating a challenging journey toward understanding herself and the complexities of human nature. The narrative delves deeply into themes of lost innocence, the enduring strength required to navigate severe emotional trauma, and the duality of the natural environment, which serves as both a majestic backdrop and a mirror to internal turmoil. Readers will find the book compelling due to Morrissey's signature lyrical prose, which vividly brings the rugged landscape and Clara's inner world to life. The story is a powerful character study, exploring how an individual, particularly a child, can find resilience and a nascent sense of self-discovery when faced with overwhelming adversity and the harsh realities of life.

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Publisher

Penguin

Pages

312

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780735239210

ISBN-10

0735239215

Language

English

Published

2023-08-29