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The Veins of the Ocean

Patricia Engel
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The Veins of the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Patricia Engel

The Veins of the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Florida • 2010s

Topic
US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Veins of the Ocean, Patricia Engel explores themes of love, redemption, and the connections between people and places. The narrative follows Reina, a person grappling with family trauma and seeking a fresh start in Florida, as she navigates complex emotions and relationships, ultimately discovering healing and hope through the profound power of the ocean.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,272 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Veins of the Ocean by Patricia Engel is praised for its lyrical prose and rich exploration of themes like redemption and freedom, set against vivid, immersive landscapes. Some critiques mention a slow pace and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, the novel is lauded for its emotional depth and cultural authenticity, inviting readers to reflect on familial bonds and personal liberation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Veins of the Ocean?

Readers who appreciate lyrical prose and deep emotional narratives, exploring themes of immigration, redemption, and familial bonds, will enjoy The Veins of the Ocean. Fans of Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao or Cristina Henríquez’s The Book of Unknown Americans may find it compelling.

4.0

2,272 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Florida • 2010s

Topic
US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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