TransAtlantic
TransAtlantic
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 19th-21st centuries
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann interweaves the stories of three famous transatlantic crossings—those of Alcock and Brown, Frederick Douglass, and Senator George Mitchell—focusing on their intersections with the lives of fictional women across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, culminating in themes of emigration, family, and historical significance. This book contains depictions of war and loss.
Emotional
Contemplative
Challenging
Inspirational
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann is widely lauded for its lyrical prose and intricate interweaving of fictional and historical narratives. Readers praise its compelling character development and rich, evocative descriptions. However, some critics find the novel's non-linear structure disorienting and believe it can detract from the overall cohesion. Overall, it's a poignant and ambitious work.
Who Should Read TransAtlantic?
Readers who relish historical fiction, interwoven narratives, and rich lyrical prose will enjoy TransAtlantic by Colum McCann. Similar to fans of Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient and Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See, they will appreciate the deep character studies and intertwined stories spanning different eras and places.
29,224 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 19th-21st centuries
2013
Adult
18+ years
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