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Anangokaa by Cameron Alam

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Writing on the novel itself, I found the use of imagery and figurative language throughout the piece very well done. The descriptive nature of Turtle Island in upper Canada fascinating. I myself have never been to Canada (a thing I wish to remedy in the future), but reading about the territory in the 1800's seemed not so hospitable. The novel hits on a family and the main character, Flora MacCallum. It begin with her fever at age 14 which eventually breaks. Unfortunately, her family did not survive the malaria they had contracted. I know from reading about Jack London, he had made a trip up to the Yukon and was made to leave getting a fever himself. Therefore, I felt the writing was accurate, historically speaking based on other events during this time frame in that era. The family's death would change Flora's life forever, Hugh and Isobel the elder siblings also survived and became the ones in charge. Like anyone who lives in an unhospitable environment with low income and even worse living conditions; they move to a location where the hope is to find a better life and survive the harsh realities of their current predicament. The writer does a great job with character development and dialogue throughout the book. Anangokaa reads pretty fast and expresses well the sentiments of the time and the struggle of Flora in her journey to adulthood. Definite full stars!!


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