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The Innocents by Michael Crummey is the story of Ada and her brother Evered, who are orphaned at 10 and 12 respectively, miles from anyone, on the north coast of of Newfoundland.
This is the story of their battle to survive through the years, as they grow up. It is very evocatively described, so you see the seasons as they come and go, and pick the berries or salt the fish. You also see the children become teenagers, and the urges that come with that.
I found this a harrowing and heartbreaking read. It is well written, but I found it a hard read as the siblings discover sexual urges and they are the only ones there.
The Innocents was published on 20th August, and is available from Amazon, Waterstones and from your local independent bookshop.
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I was given this book in return for an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley and to No Exit Press.