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Haven
By Emma Donoghue
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Description
Haven unfolds in the backdrop of seventh-century Ireland, where a priest receives a divine message urging him to forsake the sinful world. In a quest for spiritual sanctuary, he embarks on an arduous journey with two devoted monks, seeking a remote location to establish a new place of worship.
The Plot
Their expedition leads them to a desolate island in the Atlantic, a place vibrant with avian life yet devoid of human presence. Claiming it for God, they confront the stark realities of survival in isolation. The narrative delves into the characters’ internal struggles, asking what survival will mean so far from all other humanity.
Themes
- Faith: The novel explores the depth of belief and the quest for spiritual meaning.
- Community: It examines the bonds formed between the monks as they navigate their challenges.
- Nature: The relentless forces of nature serve as both adversary and sanctuary.
Readers who appreciate works like Lord of the Flies by William Golding or Island by Aldous Huxley may find resonance in the themes and character dynamics of Haven. The writing style is rich and evocative, drawing readers into the stark beauty of the Irish landscape and the spiritual dilemmas faced by its characters.
Book details
- Author
- Emma Donoghue
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Imprint
- Picador
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN-13
- 9781529091168
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Tudor & Stuart Period, Religion & Spirituality
- Awards
-
- Shortlisted: Dublin Literary Award 2024
- Dimensions
- 129 × 198 × 20 mm
- Weight
- 196 g
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