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Searoad

by Ursula K. Le Guin

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ISBN13: 9781590300848
ISBN10: 159030084x
Condition: Standard
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In one of her most deeply felt works of fiction, Le Guin explores the dreams and sorrows of the inhabitants of Klatsand, Oregon, a beach town where ordinary people bring their dreams and sorrows for a weekend or the rest of their lives, and sometimes learn to read what the sea writes on the sand. Searoad is the story of a particular place that could be any place, and of a people so distinctly drawn they could be any of us.

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"[D]eeply satisfying reading — rich, warm, and as easy on the soul as an afternoon on the beach. Another triumph." Kirkus Reviews

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"Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own." The Boston Globe

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A masterful and absorbing work of fiction about the lives of the inhabitants of a small town on the Oregon coast, from a beloved and award-winning author.
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About the Author

Ursula K. Le Guin's first story was rejected by Amazing Stories — back when she was 11 years old. Since then, Le Guin has become one of science fiction's most critically acclaimed authors, as well as a versatile writer of poetry, children's books, essays, and nonfiction.
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labordi, October 8, 2007 (view all comments by labordi)
I found this book absolutely fascinating. Several years ago, my husband and I were traveling north along the Oregon Coast. It was late and all the motels were displaying "no vacancy" signs. We decided to turn down a road and head into a small town along the coast. It was a quaint little village with cabins for rent. The description in Searoad of the village of Klatsand is nearly identical to that town we stayed at and I was able to relate to the story as it unfolded.
And what a story it was!
Interesting, real characters who had to deal with what life threw at them. A conglomeration of how each individual fit into the town and yet, maintained their own identities in their private lives.
Excellent reading!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781590300848
Author:
Le Guin, Ursula K.
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Author:
Guin, Ursula K. Le
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Mothers and daughters
Edition Description:
Shambhala
Publication Date:
January 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.40x5.46x.57 in. .55 lbs.
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