A Walk Across The Sun
A Walk Across The Sun
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
528
Novel • Fiction
India • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
After a tsunami devastates their coastal Indian community, sisters Ahalya and Sita Ghai are entrapped in a global human trafficking network. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., lawyer Thomas Clarke is reeling from personal loss and takes a sabbatical in Mumbai, where he encounters the Ghai sisters’ plight. Driven to rectify their suffering and address his own, Thomas embarks on a mission to rescue the sisters and rebuild his life. Sensitive topics include human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Mysterious
Emotional
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
19,449 ratings
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Review Roundup
Corban Addison's A Walk Across The Sun is a compelling narrative praised for its gripping exploration of human trafficking. Reviewers commend its well-drawn characters and emotional depth, although some criticize it for occasional predictability and graphic content. Overall, the novel is lauded for raising awareness on critical social issues, blending suspense with a heart-wrenching storyline.
Who Should Read A Walk Across The Sun?
A reader who would enjoy A Walk Across The Sun by Corban Addison is passionate about social justice, intrigued by cross-cultural narratives, and drawn to emotionally compelling stories. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner and Shilpi Somaya Gowda's Secret Daughter would find this novel's exploration of human trafficking and resilience captivating.
19,449 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
528
Novel • Fiction
India • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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