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The Illegal by Lawrence Hill
A Memorable Tale: The Illegal
Lawrence Hill has written a compelling book exploring a range of integral social and moral issues. The plight of refugees is at the core of this work.
Set in the two fictional countries of Zantoroland and Freedom State and populated by diverse characters voicing various viewpoints, he draws us into a well-imagined story challenging our views and understanding.
Keita Ali, a runner from Zantoroland, is the central character. Hill's novel begins with a Prologue set in Freedom State, 2018. Part One spans Zantoroland from 2004 to 2018. Part Two unfold in Freedom State, 2018. Part Three concludes in Freedom State, 2019. The plot though complex is satisfactorily resolved.
I was particularly drawn towards Ivernia Beech; a feisty eighty-five year old woman fighting for her independence, her efforts to ward off her venal sixty-something son's actions to have her declared "unfit" so that he might claim her assets and her own actions to assist those in need. She will long-remain with me.
Marianne Perry
Writing inspired by genealogical research to solve family mysteries.
www.marianneperry.ca
Lawrence Hill has written a compelling book exploring a range of integral social and moral issues. The plight of refugees is at the core of this work.
Set in the two fictional countries of Zantoroland and Freedom State and populated by diverse characters voicing various viewpoints, he draws us into a well-imagined story challenging our views and understanding.
Keita Ali, a runner from Zantoroland, is the central character. Hill's novel begins with a Prologue set in Freedom State, 2018. Part One spans Zantoroland from 2004 to 2018. Part Two unfold in Freedom State, 2018. Part Three concludes in Freedom State, 2019. The plot though complex is satisfactorily resolved.
I was particularly drawn towards Ivernia Beech; a feisty eighty-five year old woman fighting for her independence, her efforts to ward off her venal sixty-something son's actions to have her declared "unfit" so that he might claim her assets and her own actions to assist those in need. She will long-remain with me.
Marianne Perry
Writing inspired by genealogical research to solve family mysteries.
www.marianneperry.ca
