An Impossible Return by Caroline Laurent

An Impossible Return

Caroline Laurent with Jeffrey Zuckerman (Translator)

350 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)

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An Impossible Return is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally charged historical fiction that explores the resilience of love and human spirit against the backdrop of colonial injustices and forced displacement.

Description

An epic love story set against a backdrop of injustice, devastating secrets, and the painful price of independence.It's 1967 in the Chagos Archipelago--a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean--and life is peaceful and easy for hardworking Marie. Her...

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Community Reviews

4.12
based on 125 reviews

Moods

emotional: 79%

sad: 72%

informative: 58%

challenging: 34%

reflective: 34%

inspiring: 27%

dark: 24%

tense: 20%

hopeful: 10%

adventurous: 6%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
79% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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