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The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott
Ren lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup. High on the forested slopes, she survives by hunting and trading – and forgetting. But when a young soldier comes to the mountains in search of a legendary creature, Ren is inexorably drawn into an impossible mission. As their lives entwine, unravel and erupt – as myth merges with reality – both Ren and the soldier are forced to confront what they regret, what they love, and what they fear.
A vibrant homage to the natural world, bursting with beautiful landscapes
and memorable characters, The Rain Heron is a beautifully told eco-fable about our fragile and dysfunctional relationships with the planet and with each other, the havoc we wreak and the price we pay.
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This book will be discussed at our meeting on
18 October 2021.
1 Comment
Lee Jane · 11/01/2021 at 7:11 pm
**** 4 stars – A very enjoyable read.
I really enjoyed reading this book, so very different. I would definitely recommend it.