I take a great deal of time choosing the ideal holiday book and this must be one of the bests EVER. I loved the story of this small Newfoundland community, with all its quirks. It was really interesting to follow the generations through time. And one of my favorite parts was when a doctor from the outside joined the community and was able to talk about them (at first) as a scientific observer. He noted all of the genetic defects that resulted from the in-breeding that had gone on. The characters were all sharply written and distinct. There was a woman who had all her teeth pulled to keep the males at bay, a seeming narcoleptic, and a man who emerged from the belly of a whale. I can't recommend this book enough...you will find yourself submerged in this sea community until you're done. And even then, bringing yourself above water will be difficult. This community is still with me, two months on...
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