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Charlotte McConaghy

Migrations

Charlotte McConaghyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Charlotte McConaghy

Migrations

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near future

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy follows Franny Lynch, a woman with a traumatic past, on her journey tracing the migration of the last Arctic terns in a world devastated by climate change. As she ventures on a sea voyage aboard the Saghani, Franny grapples with her inner turmoil and the impact of humanity's actions on the planet. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery amidst an ecological crisis. The novel depicts a character's death by suicide, suicidal ideations and self-harm, the death of an infant, and brief mentions of sexual violence.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

91,676 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In Migrations, Charlotte McConaghy crafts a haunting, beautifully written novel that intertwines a gripping personal journey with pressing environmental themes. Critics praise its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Some, however, find the pacing uneven and characters occasionally underdeveloped. Overall, it's a poignant exploration of loss and survival.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Migrations?

Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens or The Overstory by Richard Powers will cherish Migrations. Ideal for readers drawn to emotionally charged narratives, evocative nature writing, and themes of environmentalism and personal discovery.

4.2

91,676 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near future

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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