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Literary Fiction· Canada

Fugitive Pieces

by Anne Michaels
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1996312 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1996. A Jewish boy rescued from wartime Poland by a Greek geologist grows up haunted by the disappearance of his sister. Michaels's debut novel, written in prose of extraordinary lyrical beauty, is a meditation on memory, love, and the possibility of recovery from loss. Themes of Holocaust, memory, poetry run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Book Details

AuthorAnne Michaels
Published1996
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages312
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679776529
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fugitive Pieces about?

A Jewish boy rescued from wartime Poland by a Greek geologist grows up haunted by the disappearance of his sister. Michaels's debut novel, written in prose of extraordinary lyrical beauty, is a meditation on memory, love, and the possibility of recovery from loss.

Who wrote Fugitive Pieces?

Fugitive Pieces was written by Anne Michaels, from Canada. First published in 1996.

What awards has Fugitive Pieces won?

Fugitive Pieces has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Is Fugitive Pieces worth reading?

Fugitive Pieces is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 8/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, memory, poetry.

Where can I buy Fugitive Pieces?

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What category is Fugitive Pieces?

Fugitive Pieces is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Fugitive Pieces from?

Fugitive Pieces originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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