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The Boy's Marble: Volume 199
Paperback
Series: Essential Prose
General FictionLiterary Fiction
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ISBN13: 9781771837392
Publisher: Guernica Editions
Published: Sep 1 2022
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.05 Depth: 8.99
Language: English
A haunting tale of war, memory, and the enduring power of hope.
In the midst of the Sarajevo Siege, a child's world is shattered. Separated from a boy she was meant to escape with, the narrator grapples with the trauma of war and the loss of innocence. Twenty years later, in Montreal, a chance encounter stirs up long-buried memories, leaving her to wonder: could this person really be him? This anti-war story explores the depths of childhood trauma and the resilience of the human spirit.
The Boy's Marble offers a unique perspective on war, seen through the eyes of a child. It is a story that awakens hope, celebrates love, and helps us understand the absurdity of conflict. Discover the strength to live without hate and the power to reclaim what was lost. A timely and necessary novel for anyone seeking to understand the enduring impact of war.
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