Books like Divisadero by Michael Ondaatje
Set in 1970s California, the novel follows the intertwined lives of a father, his biological daughter, an adopted daughter, and a farmhand who together form a makeshift family. A devastating traumatic event fractures their bond, compelling each character to pursue divergent futures. As the story unfolds, the characters confront the complexities of shared history, memory, and the fragile nature of familial ties.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Michael Ondaatje
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