The Atlas of Remedies

by Paul Jaskunas

Genres: Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2024

Reviews

[Diana Rojas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written like a melodic fugue, this story of immigration in the early 1900s weaves together two linked stories -- one spanning a long, miserable day in the life of a recent immigrant, the other spanning several days in the life of her children in Russian occupied Eastern Europe as they make their way to Hamburg to get on a ship to join her in America. The themes of desperation, determination and voyage echo the same heart wrenching stories we hear from today's migrants.

A very good, short and satisfying read.

[David Sterritt]

“The Atlas of Remedies,” the new book by our great friend Paul Jaskunas, is a beautifully written, elegantly structured tale with vividly etched characters and a richly emotional, surprisingly suspenseful plot. Paul’s first novel, “Hidden,” was excellent and this one is just as powerful. And yes, I’d be equally enthusiastic if he weren’t someone near and dear. Highest recommendation!

[Kelley S · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Atlas of Remedies by Maryland-based poet Paul Jaskunas was beautifully written. It tells the story of a Lithuanian brother and sister’s journey to leave Russian-occupied Eastern Europe in 1901 to follow their mamyte who had left her homeland and was struggling to survive as a Lithuanian immigrant in New York.