The Dragonfly Sea
The Dragonfly Sea
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismPate Island, Kenya • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Dragonfly Sea by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, a young girl from Kenya's Pate Island embarks on a journey that intertwines her past and future. Her quest for identity spans multiple continents, unveiling cultural connections and historical legacies that shape her. The narrative explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the impact of global forces on personal lives.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor's The Dragonfly Sea is praised for its lyrical prose and rich cultural tapestry. The novel intricately weaves themes of identity and belonging against a backdrop of family and history. Some readers find the narrative's pace uneven and complex plot challenging. Overall, it's a beautifully crafted story that resonates emotionally and intellectually.
Who Should Read The Dragonfly Sea?
Readers who appreciate The Dragonfly Sea by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor likely enjoy lyrical narratives and rich cultural tapestries. Fans of works like Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, which delve into personal and national identity, will find this novel compelling.
874 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
512
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismPate Island, Kenya • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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