Tragedy reverberates through generations in a village.
June could be a poignant read for you if you're drawn to stories where a single event casts long shadows. Bakker's talent for capturing the complexities of human emotion and the intricate tapestry of a small community's response to loss may resonate deeply with anyone who understands the enduring impact of a moment in time. It's the way these ripples are traced so intricately that could leave you contemplating the delicate interplay between personal grief and communal healing.
ISBN: 9780099563686
Publisher: Vintage UK
Date of Publication: 2016-10-01
Format: Paperback
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Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 373 readers)
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By the award-winning author of The TwinOn a hot summer’s day in June 1969 everyone in the village gathered to welcome Queen Juliana. It would have been an unforgettable day of celebration if only the baker hadn’t been running late with his deliveries and knocked down little Hanne with his brand-new VW van.Years later, Jan arrives on a hot day in June in order to tidy his sister’s grave, and is overcome again with grief and silent fury. Isn’t it finally time to get to the bottom of things?June traces in spellbinding, tender detail how the ripples from one tragic incident spread through a community, a family and down the generations.‘Illuminating’ Independent‘Exceptional’ Irish Times
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